CM Revanth Reddy appears before Nampally court in seven cases
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy appeared before the Nampally Public Representatives Court on Saturday, February 28, in connection with seven cases registered during the previous government’s tenure.
The court took up the matters for hearing and adjourned further proceedings to April 8, 9 and 15. The cases pertain to alleged violations during the 2019 Huzurnagar by-election and a public meeting held in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the allegations, during the 2019 Huzurnagar by-election campaign, a rally was organised with around 40 vehicles and DJ sound systems in support of a candidate. Cases were registered against Revanth Reddy and Uttam Kumar Reddy in this connection.
In a separate set of cases from 2021, police booked Revanth Reddy based on complaints filed by Election Commission officials, alleging that he participated in a public gathering in violation of COVID-19 guidelines.
Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister’s counsel said that Revanth Reddy attended the court in connection with all seven cases. The preliminary examination was completed on Saturday, and the Chief Minister responded “not guilty” to the questions posed by the court.
“All the cases have been adjourned. The Chief Minister will appear for the next hearing in accordance with the court’s directions,” the counsel said.
Freedom Party's national Committee Chairman and advocate M.A.Mujeeb advised the chief minister Revanth Reddy and minister Uttam Kumar Reddy to resign and face the state made charges for their proper adjudication of Justice.
Mujeeb said it is against the State policy of its chief executve and who is facing State's charges while being its home minister besides being Chief Minister, if believes in Raaj Dharma he should tender resigation to the offices of Chief Minister and home minisiter and facethe charges.
Mujeeb asked the Governor to remove Revanth Reddy from the office of chief minister and set the law to take its own course.
