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Telangana DGP Suspended for Meeting with TPCC President

HYDERABAD, India – Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar was suspended today by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for violating the model code of conduct.

Kumar met with Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president A Revanth Reddy at his residence yesterday, while the counting of votes for the Telangana Legislative Assembly election was still underway. The visit raised eyebrows as the Congress had already established a clear lead in the election.

The ECI considered Kumar’s meeting with Reddy to be a violation of the model code of conduct, which prohibits government officials from engaging in activities that could be seen as favoring a particular political party.

In addition to suspending Kumar, the ECI has also issued show-cause notices to Additional DG Law and Order, Sanjay Jain, and ADG CID, Mahesh Bhagwat, who accompanied Kumar to Reddy’s residence.

The ECI’s decision is a significant development in the Telangana election, as it raises questions about the impartiality of the state police force. The Congress party has welcomed the ECI’s decision, while the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party has condemned it.

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Telangana Elections: Record Rs 745Cr Seized Before Polls

Telangana Elections: Record Rs 745Cr Seized Before Polls – Cash, Gold, and Freebies

Just a day before the elections in Telangana, authorities found and took away a lot of valuable things like money, gold, liquor, and free items worth a total of Rs 745 crore. This is the highest amount seized compared to all the other states that had elections this month.

In the past 24 hours alone, officials seized cash, precious metals, liquor, and other things worth Rs 8.07 crore, making the total amount seized Rs 745.37 crore since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) started on October 9.

Back in the 2018 elections, they only found Rs 103.89 crore in cash, liquor, and other items. In the 24 hours leading up to 9 AM on November 29, they seized Rs 3.78 crore in cash, making the total seized cash Rs 305.72 crore since October 9.

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They also found Rs 2.66 crore worth of liquor in the past 24 hours, bringing the total value of seized liquor to Rs 127.55 crore. They took away more than 2.63 lakh liters of liquor.

During the last 24 hours, they also found drugs worth Rs 27.94 lakh, making the total value of seized drugs Rs 40.14 crore. This includes 10,086 kg of Ganja.

The total value of seized gold, silver, diamonds, etc., has now reached Rs 187 crore. This includes 303 kg gold, 1,195 kg silver, and 19,297 carats of diamonds.

Since the MCC started, authorities also took away other items worth Rs 84.94 crore, supposedly meant to be given to voters for free. These items include 2.98 lakh kgs of rice, 9,207 cookers, 89,329 sarees, seven two-wheelers, ten four-wheelers, 18,566 clocks, and 72,473 mobile phones.

With only a few hours left until voting, officials from the Election Commission were closely watching all 119 constituencies. Leaders from different parties accused each other of giving cash, liquor, and free items to voters. In some places, they even protested, asking for action against those who were trying to influence voters.

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Nizamabad Gears Up for Peaceful Polls with Robust Security

Elaborate Security Arrangements Made for Polling Day in Nizamabad

NIZAMABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA – November 28, 2023 – Elaborate security arrangements have been made across the Nizamabad district in a bid to ensure that Thursday’s Assembly polls are conducted in a peaceful manner.

According to Nizamabad Police Commissioner Kalmeswar Shingenavar, as many as 3500 police personnel and 1200 central forces have been deployed to conduct the elections in a peaceful atmosphere.

Apart from this about 250 patrolling parties, Quick Reaction Teams (QRT), Striking Force, and Special Striking Teams have been formed and arrangements have been made for strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, he said.

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Following the campaign for November 30 assembly polls coming to an end at 5 pm on Tuesday, Section 144 had come into force in all the six constituencies in the district and more than 5 people moving together or assembling had been prohibited during the period, he said, adding that the Section 144 would continue till December 4.

Political parties and candidates would not be allowed to hold meetings and door-to-door campaigns during the 48-hour silence period before the polling day, he informed. Stringent action would be initiated against political parties and persons violating the Model Code of Conduct, he warned.

In addition to the security measures, the district administration has also made arrangements for the smooth conduct of the polls. A total of 1800 polling booths have been set up and 2000 polling officials have been deployed for the polls.

The district administration has also appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise peacefully and in large numbers.

About Nizamabad

Nizamabad is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in the northern part of the state and borders the state of Maharashtra. The district is known for its historical monuments, temples, and natural beauty.

About the Assembly Elections

The Assembly elections in Telangana are scheduled to be held on November 30, 2023. The elections are being held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly, the lower house of the state legislature.

About the Election Code of Conduct

The Election Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that political parties and candidates must follow during elections. The code is designed to ensure that elections are conducted in a fair and free manner.

About the Model Code of Conduct

The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that the Election Commission of India issues to political parties and candidates during elections. The code is designed to ensure that elections are conducted in a fair and free manner.

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DLF Food Street in Hyderabad to Close at 11 PM Till Elections

DLF Hyderabad: The police have instructed vendors of the DLF street in the Gachibowli area to close shop by 11 pm till the upcoming Telangana State Legislative Assembly elections. This move has come as a disappointment to many IT employees and street food enthusiasts, who frequent the lane for its late-night snacks.

The street is a popular hub for a variety of culinary options, from shawarma, biryani, kebabs, and maggi to dosa, momos, fruit juices, and ice creams. It is also a sought-after hangout venue for youngsters and a relief to those working graveyard shifts.

Owners of the food stalls are concerned about the significant loss this move will incur. One owner, who runs an AM-PM Maggi Point, said, “We do not have any business during breakfast and lunchtime. The only time we get customers is during the night. If we cut down hours there and that too for so many days, it is a huge loss to us.”
Employees working night shifts are also upset by the move. One Reddit user wrote, “How do I get my midnight snack now?”

The police have said that the decision has been taken to avoid any untoward incident and public nuisance while the Model Code of Conduct is enforced. However, many people have questioned the need for such a drastic measure, especially since the street has a good reputation and has never been the site of any major problems.

It remains to be seen whether the police will reconsider their decision in the light of the public outcry. However, for now, it seems that DLF’s food street will be closing early for the next few weeks.

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Nalgonda District to Check Vehicles at Border for Money, Liquor

District Collector Orders Strict Checking at State Borders to Prevent Illegal Transportation of Money and Liquor

Nalgonda: District Collector and District Election Officer RV Karnan on Friday ordered strict checking at all state border integrated check posts in the district to prevent illegal transportation of money and liquor into the district. He said that the model code of conduct for the Telangana state legislative assembly elections-2023 has come into force and that officials of police, revenue and excise will be posted at the check posts to curb all illegal activities.

Karnan inspected the state border integrated check posts at Wadapally in Damaracherla mandal and Nagarjuna Sagar tailpond in Adavidevulapally. He said that the people would generally travel between AP and Telangana on Krishna water in indigenous boats at Adavidulapally and that special focus will be given to checking these boats.

He also said that flying squads have already started checking vehicles at strategic points in the district and that people should carry proof for transactions of money if they are carrying more than Rs 50,000. Otherwise, the money will be considered as unaccounted money and seized by the officials.

A grievance committee headed by Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer has been set up for release of seized money not related to elections. After examining the proofs, the committee will return the money to its owners within 24 hours. The details of the seized money of more than Rs 10 lakhs will be sent to the IT department after releasing it to its owners by the committee.

Karnan said that static surveillance teams will start work from November 3 and that Elections Observers (general, expenditure) will be deputed to the district by the Election Commission of India by that date.