Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Ballot Papers Found in Drain in Nalgonda
Some important voting papers were found in a drain in a village in Nalgonda district.
These papers had a special symbol called the 'Scissors' on them.
People were very upset about this, and the leaders of a political party called BRS complained to the election officials and the police.
The election commission decided to investigate what happened.
The person in charge of the voting process in that area was suspended, and the district collector ordered strict action against those responsible.
The investigation is still going on to find out how this happened and to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Ballot papers with the 'Scissors' symbol were found in a drain in Chinnakaparti village, Nalgonda district.
BRS leaders lodged complaints with election authorities and the police.
Nalgonda District Collector Ila Tripathi ordered strict action against negligent officials.
The Stage-2 Returning Officer was suspended in connection with the incident.
The State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered an inquiry into the matter.
- Who
- State Election Commission (SEC), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders, Nalgonda District Collector Ila Tripathi
- What
- Ballot papers found in a drain, SEC orders probe, suspension of officials
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Chinnakaparti village, Chityala mandal, Nalgonda district
- Why
- To investigate the mishandling of election materials and ensure accountability
- Location
- Chinnakaparti village, Chityala mandal, Nalgonda district
- Symbol on Ballot Papers
- Scissors
- Action Taken
- Suspension of Stage-2 Returning Officer, SEC ordered probe
- Complainants
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders
- Authorities Involved
- State Election Commission (SEC), Nalgonda District Collector, Police