Refrain from hate speech, ECI tells KCR

The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a advisory to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, urging him to refrain from delivering derogatory and abusive speeches that promote hatred. The ECI took action after receiving a complaint filed by NSUI Telangana President Balmoori Venkat Narsing Rao. The advisory mentioned that previous instances of similar speeches have led to the derecognition of political parties. Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj submitted a report on the speech, leading to the issuance of the advisory instructing KCR to rectify his approach.