Telangana HC disqualifies BRS MLC Dande Vittal

The court delivered its verdict on 3 May, allowing the petition of Pathireddy Rajeswar Reddy. It also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on Vittal.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 03, 2024 | 8:45 PMUpdatedMay 03, 2024 | 8:45 PM

File photo of the Telangana High Court.

The BRS has suffered yet another knock: Dande Vittal — its MLC from Adilabad Local Authorities constituency— has been disqualified by the Telangana High Court. The court delivered its verdict on Friday, 3 May, allowing the petition of Pathireddy Rajeswar Reddy. It also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on Vittal. Reddy’s charge is his nomination was withdrawn using forged signatures.

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