 "LS polls: Two FIRs, 18 complaints for model code violation in a week in Gujarat")
It has been only a week since the Lok Sabha elections were announced, but the Gujarat election commission has already received 18 complaints for violation of model code of conduct, out which FIRs have been filed in two case one against Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and another against a dozen BJP workers.
First Information Report (FIR) against Kejriwal has been filed in Gandhidham town of Kutch district for unauthorised use of loud speakers during his four-day visit to Gujarat last week.
The second FIR has been filed against a dozen BJP workers in Jetpur town of Rajkot for unlawful assembly.
With regard to the FIRs state chief electoral officer Anita Karwal said that investigation in the cases were on. On Kejriwal’s ‘brief’ detention in Radhnpur last week, Karwal said, “Eelection Commission of India (ECI) had directed met to go there and submit report which has been complied to. Now, we are awaiting further direction from the ECI.”
Gujarat BJP R C Faldu has also filed a complaint against Kejriwal over his alleged statement in Gandhidham during his ‘development assessment’ tour of Gujarat last week.
Karwal further said that as a preventive measure 10,793 persons have been identified who have criminal record and could be possible suspect for creating disturbance.
Talking about the preparation of the state election machinery ahead of the polls which will be held on April 30 in Gujarat, Karwal said that as many as 45,000 police personnel and as many non-police personnel have been trained to perform duty during the elections.
She further said that 103,000 presiding officers across the states have also been given training on how to use electronic voting machines (EVMs).
On the one-day voter registration drive, Karwal said that they receive 339,000 application with highest number from Ahmedabad (88,282) followed by Surat (49,355), Vadodara (23,587), Rajkot (16,846) and Ganddhinagar (13,032).
For monitoring paid news media certification and monitoring committee (MCMC) committees at state and district levels have been formed and have become active. The state EC has also remove over 79,000 publicity hoarding, banners and posters from across the state in last seven days.
The state election commission has also begun awareness programmes in various districts and is also using social media like Facebook and Whatsapp.
Gujarat govt accuses Kejriwal of not paying toll tax in state
Gujarat government spokesperson Nitin Patel on Wednesday accused Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal of breaking law by not paying road toll tax during his four day visit of the state.
“During his visit to Gujarat Kejriwal did not pay toll tax at over 15 places. Neither did his supporters who were travelling with him in over 20 other cars,” Patel told reporters.
“He showcases himself as a law abiding person, but he is the opposite. He has double standards. He does not practice that he preaches,” he said hitting out at the former Delhi chief minister. Patel said that his visit was nothing but mere ‘cheap publicity’ stunt.
First Information Report (FIR) against Kejriwal has been filed in Gandhidham town of Kutch district for unauthorised use of loud speakers during his four-day visit to Gujarat last week.
The second FIR has been filed against a dozen BJP workers in Jetpur town of Rajkot for unlawful assembly.
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Highest number of complaints for violation of model code of conduct has been received from Kutch district (8) followed by two each in Mehsana and Navsari, and one each in Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Panchmahal, Navsari and Vadodara.
With regard to the FIRs state chief electoral officer Anita Karwal said that investigation in the cases were on. On Kejriwal’s ‘brief’ detention in Radhnpur last week, Karwal said, “Eelection Commission of India (ECI) had directed met to go there and submit report which has been complied to. Now, we are awaiting further direction from the ECI.”
Gujarat BJP R C Faldu has also filed a complaint against Kejriwal over his alleged statement in Gandhidham during his ‘development assessment’ tour of Gujarat last week.
Karwal further said that as a preventive measure 10,793 persons have been identified who have criminal record and could be possible suspect for creating disturbance.
Talking about the preparation of the state election machinery ahead of the polls which will be held on April 30 in Gujarat, Karwal said that as many as 45,000 police personnel and as many non-police personnel have been trained to perform duty during the elections.
She further said that 103,000 presiding officers across the states have also been given training on how to use electronic voting machines (EVMs).
On the one-day voter registration drive, Karwal said that they receive 339,000 application with highest number from Ahmedabad (88,282) followed by Surat (49,355), Vadodara (23,587), Rajkot (16,846) and Ganddhinagar (13,032).
For monitoring paid news media certification and monitoring committee (MCMC) committees at state and district levels have been formed and have become active. The state EC has also remove over 79,000 publicity hoarding, banners and posters from across the state in last seven days.
The state election commission has also begun awareness programmes in various districts and is also using social media like Facebook and Whatsapp.
Gujarat govt accuses Kejriwal of not paying toll tax in state
Gujarat government spokesperson Nitin Patel on Wednesday accused Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal of breaking law by not paying road toll tax during his four day visit of the state.
“During his visit to Gujarat Kejriwal did not pay toll tax at over 15 places. Neither did his supporters who were travelling with him in over 20 other cars,” Patel told reporters.
“He showcases himself as a law abiding person, but he is the opposite. He has double standards. He does not practice that he preaches,” he said hitting out at the former Delhi chief minister. Patel said that his visit was nothing but mere ‘cheap publicity’ stunt.