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Talking to the media after the meeting, Kejriwal accused the party leader Raghav Chadha, BJP and Delhi Police of engaging in “hooliganism” to create an atmosphere of fear between voters.
Delhi Election 2025: AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal | Annie image
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal met the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday with Delhi Chief Minister Atisi and expressed concern over the strategy of alleged threats being used in the national capital before the assembly elections.
Talking to the media after the meeting, Kejriwal accused the party leader Raghav Chadha, BJP and Delhi Police of engaging in “hooliganism” to create an atmosphere of fear between voters.
“We told EC how Delhi Police is being misused for violence and threats. Many people are scared, and it is possible that they cannot come out to vote due to fear, “he said.
The former Chief Minister also alleged that efforts were being made to suppress voters, especially among the residents of the slum.
“There are reports that people’s fingers are being marked with black ink, which are trying to disintegrate them, and money and dangers are being used to impress voters. We raised these concerns with EC, ”Kejriwal said.
He thanked the EC for giving him a meeting despite the silence period and said that the authorities have assured him of an independent and fair election. “EC has assured us that they will take necessary steps to stop any such wrongdoing.” Delhi goes to elections on 5 February and the results will be declared on 8 February.
Chief Minister Atisi accused the BJP of engaging in “hooliganism” and alleged that the EC and Delhi Police were saving the workers of the saffron party, targeting AAP leaders and members.
Ati, who contested from Kalkaji constituency, claimed at a press conference here that democracy in India was now in the hands of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and the country is watching “If it is alive in the national capital”.
He said, “The BJP is openly entangled in hooliganism.
The Chief Minister accused BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri, who is contesting against Atii, and his family members were accused of engaging in “Gundagardi” in Kalkji, and allegedly did not take any action against him. Went.
“People of Delhi are watching everything. On one hand, there is a party that wants to stop free welfare schemes and is getting entangled in violence. On the other hand, AAP is working so that each house saves Rs 25,000 per month,” He insisted.
A few hours after the Delhi Police allegedly filed an FIR against him for violating the Model Code (MCC) and an FIR against a public servant to obstruct his duty.
Police officials said he and a group of 50-70 supporters along with 10 vehicles were found blocking the Fateh Singh Marg, in which the model code of conduct was violated. When the area was instructed to vacate, he allegedly obstructed a police officer in performing his duty.
A police officer claimed that an AAP worker slapped a head constable.
In response, Atisi took the EC in X, accusing them of bias. He said, “BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and his family members are openly entangled in hooliganism, yet no action is taken against him. Instead, a case has been filed against me,” he wrote.
Earlier, Kejriwal also posted on X in Hindi, stating that “the Election Commission has filed a police case against Delhi CM after complaining about open hooliganism.” “So now, this is the official stand of Delhi Police and the Election Commission-his ‘job’ is to indulge in hooliganism against the Aam Aadmi Party, protect BJP’s hooliganism, and distribute alcohol, money and goods. Trys to stop this ‘work’, a case will be filed against the police and the Election Commission to disrupt the ‘work’, “he said.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and a syndicated news agency has been published from feed – PTI,
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