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YSRCP seeks action against collection of sensitive data from students

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) wrote to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) alleging that Narayana Educational Institutions in Nellore district was collecting personal data of the students ahead of the elections.

In the letter, the YSRCP said that Narayana Educational Institutions, which holds a prominent position in the education sector of Andhra Pradesh, comprising various schools, junior colleges (Plus II), and professional colleges, has been engaging in the collection of personal data of the family members of students enrolled in their educational establishments.

“The Chief Electoral Officer has to take criminal action under the Representation of People Act, 1950, Representation of People Act, 1951, Indian Penal Code, and Model Code of Conduct for conducting clean, free and fair election and Article 19 and 21 of Constitution of India against Narayana Educational Institutions and its promoters and the persons who are behind the said illegal, heinous, unconstitutional and criminal acts by conducting a detailed enquiry,” the YSRCP said in its letter.

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