VIJAYAWADA: State election commissioner (SEC) N. Ramesh Kumar has complained to Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan against government advisor Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, two ministers and an MP for “personally and politically” targeting him.
The SEC, in a letter to the Governor on Friday, underlined that the government advisor (Public Affairs) holds a cabinet rank. Despite being a public servant, Sajjala has been indulging in political activity and attacking a constitutional authority. The election commissioner opined that being a public servant drawing salary and allowances from the government, Sajjala is bound by rules governing a public office.
Ramesh Kumar suggested that the Governor take legal opinion from Attorney General of India, as he (Ramesh) has no confidence in the office of advocate general. The SEC went on to seek Sajjala’s dismissal as advisor in public interest.
The state election commissioner also complained against panchayat raj minister Peddireddy…