Election Code Controversy: Ex-DGP's Survey Post Sparks Debate

Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty accused former DGP R Sreelekha of violating electoral codes by sharing a survey favoring the NDA. This move, deemed an 'insult to democracy,' sparked calls for the Election Commission to act against such breaches of conduct during the local body polls.

In a notable political development, Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty has charged R Sreelekha, a former DGP and BJP candidate, with breaching election protocols by posting a pro-NDA survey online.

The minister criticized the act as a significant and grave violation of election guidelines, labeling it an affront to democratic principles given Sreelekha's previous standing in law enforcement.

He urged the State Election Commission to respond with urgency and severity to uphold election integrity in light of unabated unauthorized survey circulations.

(With inputs from agencies.)