New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday accused Election Commission officials of attacking its Assembly candidate Rithala.
Congressional candidate Mishant Mishra They said that the poll officials tried to prevent him from taking out a Padyatra with permission without turning up.
“We (Congress) were taking out a Padyatra with permission. Election Commission officials who did not turn up at that time suddenly arrived. Hiding their identity, they tried to stop our march,” the Congress candidate told news agency ANI. .
“This is a very sad incident…we have complained about the matter and the complaint has also been given to the Election Commission,” he added.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh termed the polling body and said the incident is a “case of partisan behaviour” by a constitutional body.
In a social media post on , so the Delhi Police had already given permission.”
“Sushant Mishra has been actively raising cases of violations of the Model Code of Conduct by other candidates in the Delhi Assembly elections. This is clearly a case of partisan behavior by an official of a constitutional body like the Election Commission “he added.
Meanwhile, the north-west Delhi district magistrate termed the allegations “baseless” and said election staff are carrying out their duties fairly and impartially to ensure a level playing field.
Responding to Ramesh’s post, an official account of the North West Delhi district magistrate said, “The allegation of bias is baseless as all FST teams and polling staff are carrying out their duties fairly and impartially.” to ensure a level playing field for all competing candidates and as per the mandate of ECI.”
According to DEO, the Congress was allowed to do only door-to-door canvassing, Budh Vihar Phase-2 to Gali No. 15, however, the campaign was being carried out at Gali No 25, and continued till after the permitted. 6pm time.
“On arrival at the site, it was observed that an INC party was campaigning at Gali No 25, Shyam Colony, Budh Vihar Phase-2. The FST chief requested the campaign organizer to provide a copy of the permit for the activity , but this was not presented,” Deo said.
“The permission document mentioned in the tweet (No. 28AC15415) allowed door-to-door looting of A-953, Friends Properties, Budh Vihar Phase-2 to Gali No 15. However, the drive was being carried out in Gali No 25, which was not covered by the declared permit,” the Post added.