Trial date for Doctor Mahendra Reddy has been set

The trial date for former Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy has been set by Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili today.

The trial will be held on the 6th and 8th of September and the Chief Magistrate has said that any applications will be held on 6th September.

Doctor Reddy who is charged with one count of bribery and one count of undue influence, was represented by four lawyers - Pravesh Sharma, Devanesh Sharma, Jitendra Reddy and Avinesh Reddy.

Doctor Reddy’s bail is extended.

It is alleged that Doctor Mahendra Reddy, on or about 8th May this year, in Rakiraki, in order to influence the vote of Waisea Lelobo, the Manager of Ra High School, directly conferred or offered to confer a benefit namely a steady water source for Ra High School.

It is also alleged that Doctor Reddy on or about 8th May this year, in Rakiraki, interfered with the free exercise or performance of a political right of Waisea Lelobo that is relevant to the 2018 election.

He is charged by FICAC.