Delhi Polls: EC Sends Notice to Kejriwal for Posting Twitter Video
Catch all the updates on the Delhi Assembly elections 2020 here.
Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Election Commission has issued a notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, 7 February, over a video he uploaded on his Twitter account. Commission said that it was a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), reported ANI.
Meanwhile, Kejriwal offered prayers at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place and BJP Delhi Chief Manoj Tiwari offered prayers at Hanuman Temple in Kalkaji.
On Thursday, Election Commission issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, for his “Kejriwal is offering Biryani to Shaheen Bagh protesters” remark.
The campaigning for the Delhi elections ended at 6 pm on Thursday, 6 February, ahead of the voting on Saturday.
- EC on Wednesday barred BJP MP Parvesh Verma from campaigning for 24 hours over his statement against Arvind Kejriwal on a news channel
- The poll body also warned Arvind Kejriwal over violation of the Model Code of Conduct for reportedly promising to construct mohalla clinics in court complexes
- Kejriwal on Wednesday dared the BJP to show proof to the people of Delhi that he is a “terrorist”
- Addressing a rally in Dwarka on Tuesday, PM Modi said the Opposition has been “spreading lies and rumours about CAA, but the people of Delhi understand this”
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'This Time Our Lotus Will Bloom There': Shah to Kejriwal
Home Minster Amit Shah, in a rally on Thursday, took a swipe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying that the ground has slipped from beneath his feet, reported ANI.
“Kejriwal ji leave rest of Delhi, go to your New Delhi seat. This time the ground has slipped from beneath your feet. I will tell media colleagues on counting day, focus on that seat and see the result. This time our lotus will bloom there,” he said.
Election Observers Review Situation in Shaheen Bagh
Election Observers along with Delhi Police reach Shaheen Bagh to review the situation.
AAP to Hold Silent Protest in 70 Seats
Aam Aadmi Party to hold silent protest in all 70 Assembly constituencies over BJP MP Parvesh Verma's calling Delhi CM and AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal a "terrorist".
BJP Manifesto: BJP to Complete Delhi-Bombay Highway in Next Three Years
While releasing the manifesto BJP Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the party will complete Delhi Bombay highway in next three years and will also cut short the road distance between the two metro city to just 12 hrs.
Long Term Planning Required for Transforming Delhi: Nitin Gadkari
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari during the press conference took a dig at Arvind Kejriwal, Gadkari stated that merely giving freebies will not work, and long term planning is required for transforming Delhi.
'BJP's Priority is to Tackle Air and Water Pollution'
BJP in its manifesto has mentioned that the party’s priority is to tackle water and air pollution. BJP leader Nitin Gadkari also stated that this year pollution in Delhi reduced following completion of eastern and western peripheral highways.
BJP Manifesto: Flour for Poor at Rs. 2 per Kg
BJP's manifesto promises good quality flour for poor at Rs 2 per kg, clean drinking water for every household.
Ayushman Yojana to Be Implemented in Delhi: Manoj Tiwari
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari mentioned that the Ayushman Yojana will be implemented in the national capital. Addressing the media, Gadkari said the party will run the "bullet train" of development in Delhi.
Congress Files Complaint Against BJP's Anurag Thakur
Indian Youth Congress files police complaint against Union Minister Anurag Thakur for his 'inflammatory' speech during election rally in Delhi.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Made 33 Illegal Recruitment at Waqf Board: Delhi ACB
The Delhi government's anti-corruption branch is probing 33 alleged illegal recruitment at Delhi Waqf Board during the chairmanship of AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan, after he was booked by the ACB for suspected misuse of the Board's funds, officials said.
Sonia Gandhi to Hold Public Meet in Delhi
Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi will hold a public rally for Delhi polls next week, in the last leg of the campaigning which ends on February 6. The party has planned a public meeting in Shastri Park area on February 5, a source said.
(Source: IANS)
Congress Suspends Ex-MP Mahabal Mishra
Th Congress party released a statement saying that the party has suspended ex-MP Mahabal Mishra for anti-party activities during Delhi polls.
BJP Manifesto 'Barbadi Patra', Aims to End All Welfare Schemes of Delhi Govt: AAP
Calling the BJP manifesto for Delhi polls a "barbadi patra", the AAP said it clearly showed the saffron party wants to end all welfare schemes started by the city government.
Purvanchalis Will Destroy Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Polls, Says Manoj Tiwari
BJP's Delhi unit president Manoj Tiwari on Friday said that the same Purvanchalis who created Arvind Kejriwal, will destroy him on 8 February. "Purvanchalis will destroy and crush Arvind Kejriwal in one snap of the finger on February 8 in Delhi election. They are the ones who created him," said Tiwari.
(Source: IANS)
Plea for Permission to Contest in Delhi Elections: 11 Move HC
Eleven persons moved the Delhi High Court on Friday, 31 January challenging an order that had dismissed their pleas against rejection of their nominations for contesting the upcoming assembly elections.
They filed their appeal challenging the single judge's 28 January order, alleging that it was passed erroneously and disregarding the facts and material placed on record by them.
EC Appoints Special Expenditure and Police Observers for NCT Election
Election Commissioner appoints B Murli Kumar as special expenditure observer and ex-IPS officer M K Das as special police observer for Delhi polls.
We Are Giving Pens to Children, They Are Giving Guns: Kejriwal
While addressing an IT-Tech conference, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted a video of a Delhi Government school student, stating that while his party is giving pen and computers to students, the other party is giving guns and hate to students.
No Issue Bigger Than National Security; Says Amit Shah
Union minister Amit Shah on Friday, 31 January asserted that there was "no issue bigger than national security" and slammed the opposition parties, saying while the BJP was committed to this aim, the Congress and the AAP were indulging in "appeasement politics" to keep their vote bank intact.
Addressing an election rally in support of the BJP candidate in the Shakur Basti seat constituency, he also alleged that "Shaheen Bagh was the vote bank" of the Congress and the AAP.
BJP Leader Verma Stages Silent Protest Against EC's Decision to Ban Him From Campaigning
BJP leader Parvesh Verma on Friday staged a silent protest against the Election Commission's decision to bar him from campaigning for four days for the Delhi assembly polls.
In a video posted on his Twitter handle, Verma was seen sitting in a dark room lit with candles and making posters in which he accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of using words like "traitor", "General Dyer" and "Hitler" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He had covered his mouth with a black band.
The BJP's star campaigner was barred for making controversial remarks during a poll campaign. The ban came into force from 5 pm on Thursday, 30 January.
Certain Parties Trying to ‘Sabotage’ Delhi Polls: AAP Complains to EC
The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday asked the Election Commission to direct the police chief and other agencies to take appropriate measures to prevent unrest and violence planned by "certain political parties" in the city to sabotage the Delhi elections.
In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, AAP said it has come to know through its sources that certain "anti-social elements in connivance with certain political parties" are planning to create unrest and violence on Sunday to subvert law and order in Delhi and to impede the conduct of free and fair election, reported PTI.
Congress to Release Its Manifesto on Sunday
The Congress party will be release its manifesto for the Delhi elections on Sunday.
Amit Shah Set to Address Rally at Burari & Tilak Nagar
BJP has planned multiple rallies in Delhi ahead of the Assembly elections in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will address a rally in Burari at 6pm. BJP President J P Nadda and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be addressing a rally at 4pm in Sangam Vihar.
Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in the “Jansampark Abhiyan” in Delhi Cantonment area.
Congress Releases Party Manifesto For Upcoming Delhi Elections
Delhi Congress president Subhash Chopra and party leaders Anand Sharma and Ajay Maken released the party's manifesto for upcoming state Assembly elections on Sunday, 2 February.
AAP Demands Ban on UP CM Yogi Adityanath's Campaign in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday demanded the Election Commission to ban Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in the national capital over his alleged provocative speeches, reports PTI.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh also demanded an FIR against him for his remarks. Singh told a press conference here that it has been 48 hours since the AAP asked the Election Commission time to meet them but it has not been granted. “If the EC does not give us time, we will stage a sit-in in front of the ECI office on Monday,” Singh said.
Poll Officials, Police Meet to Discuss Situation in Shaheen Bagh
Amid ongoing anti-CAA protests, local poll officials and police authorities held a meeting to take stock of the situation in Shaheen Bagh ahead of the elections, officials said on Sunday, reports PTI.
“A meeting was called for Saturday evening at the Shaheen Bagh Police Station. But due to a firing incident near the protest site, some of the officers could not join. So, we sat and discussed the situation afterwards,” a senior poll official in Okhla constituency said.
PM Modi to Address First Public Rally Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address his first public rally for Delhi elections in Karkardooma today.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address public rallies in Mundka, Sadar Bazaar, Budh Nagar and Greater Kailash.
AAP Should Be Renamed As Muslim League: Kapil Mishra
BJP leader Kapil Mishra, who was earlier pulled up by the Election Commission for his communal tweets has once again courted controversy. The BJP leader in his latest tweet targeted Aam Aadmi Party, he said that AAP should be renamed as Muslim League.
Kejriwal's Roadshow in Dwarka
Delhi Chief Minister & AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is holding a roadshow in Dwarka today. Vinay Kumar Mishra is the party's candidate from Dwarka assembly constituency.
HC Seeks EC, Centre's Stand on Plea by 11 Independent Candidates Against Rejection of Their Nominations to Contest Delhi Polls.
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Election Commission & Delhi Government to file response on plea of 11 people seeking to file nomination papers from New Delhi assembly constituency, from where Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is contesting. Court to hear the matter on 6th February 2020.
HC seeks EC, Centre's Stand on Plea by 11 Independent Candidates Against Nomination Rejection
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses of the Election Commission (EC) and the Centre on a plea by 11 Independent candidates challenging rejection of their nominations for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls.
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notices to the Centre and the EC seeking their stand on the candidates' plea, which also challenges a single judge order declining to entertain their petition against rejection of the nominations.
The division bench said it will hear the matter on 5 February. The returning officer (RO) had rejected their nominations on the last date for filing the same.
'Kejriwal Feeding Biryani to Shaheen Bagh Protesters': Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath while addressing a rally in Delhi's Vikaspuri said that Delhi CM Kejriwal is feeding biryani to protesters at Shaheen Bagh.
“Why a Pakistani minister is making statements in support of Arvind Kejriwal? Because he knows that only Kejriwal can feed biryani to protesters in Shaheen Bagh.,”he said.
'Not Allying with Any Party in Delhi': Mayawati
BSP supremo Mayawati said that her party is contesting the DElhi elections on its own strength.
“Our party is contesting on almost all of the Delhi assembly constituencies on its own strength. We have not done alliance with any other party in this election,”she said.
'Plenty of Proof that Kejriwal is a Terrorist': Union Minister Javadekar
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar while addressing the media said that there’s plenty of proof of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal being a terrorist.
“Kejriwal is making an innocent face & asking if he is a terrorist, you are a terrorist, there is plenty of proof for it. You yourself had said you are an anarchist, there is not much difference between an anarchist and a terrorist.,” he said.
'Challenge BJP to Arrest Kejriwal if He's a Terrorist': AAP Hits Back at Javadekar
AAP leader Sanjay Singh hit back at Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and challenged him to arrest Kejriwal after the former called him a terrorist in a press conference.
“This is happening in the capital of our country where the central government is sitting, the Election Commission is present. How can a central minister be permitted to use such language? If Arvind Kejriwal is a terrorist, I challenge the BJP to arrest him,”he said.
'Shaheen Bagh Protesters Will Go Back Home If People Vote for BJP': BJP's Anurag Thakur
Union Minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur hit out at AAP in the run up to the Delhi polls on Monday, saying that CM Kejriwal supports the 'tukde tukde' gang and the anti-CAA protests at Shaheen Bagh.
"Agar Delhi waale ek ho ke kamal ka button dabayenge, toh Shaheen Bagh waale apne aap apne apne ghar chale jayenge (If the people of Delhi come together and press the Lotus symbol (BJP's symbol) in the polls, then those protesting at Shaheen Bagh will go back to their homes on their own)," he said.
‘Clear What the Mood of Delhi Is’: PM Modi at Karkardooma Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his rally at Delhi's Karkardooma on Monday, saying that mood of the national capital a week before the polls is clear.
"The vote of the people of Delhi (during Lok Sabha polls) had supported the change in the country. Now the vote of the people of Delhi will also change and modernise our Delhi. It will make it safe, make the lives of the people living here easier,” he said.
'AAP Govt Doesn't Want to Give Houses to Poor': PM Modi
During his rally at Karkardooma, PM Modi slammed the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government, blaming them for not implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana.
"The government here does not want to give houses to the poor. Till they are in power, they'll keep stopping developmental work," he said.
'People of Delhi Still Waiting for Their Lokpal': PM Modi
Highlighting the various decisions taken by his government during its second term, Modi, during the Delhi rally, said, "Article 370 was abrogated after 70 years, Ramjanambhoomi verdict came after 70 years, Kartarpur Sahib corridor was made after 70 years, India-Bangladesh border issue was solved after 70 years, CAA came after 70 years, and the War Memorial and Police Memorial were made after 50-60 years."
He went on to attack the Kejriwal-led government, saying that the people of Delhi are still waiting for their lokpal. "There was such a big movement, such tall claims, what happened to them all?" he asked.
'Budget Will Give Direction For The Entire Decade': PM Modi
Two days after it was presented, Modi also hailed the Union Budget at the Delhi rally, saying it is "going to give direction not only for this year, but for this entire decade."
"The benefit of this Budget will be for the youth of Delhi, traders of Delhi, the middle class, poor and women," he said.
On the issue of tax harassment, he said:
He also spoke about the new optional income tax regime, which was unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech.
“In this Budget, it has also been taken care that middle-class taxpayers have more money to save. The government has now given the option of new slabs of tax. These slabs are also simple and there is no pressure to invest in certain schemes only to save tax,” he said.
Anti-CAA Protests in Shaheen Bagh & Jamia No Coincidence, But An Experiment: PM
Towards the end of his rally in Delhi’s Karkardooma, PM Modi brought up the anti-CAA protests at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia, alleging there's a "political design" behind them.
Accusing AAP and Congress of playing politics, he said, "These people (opposition parties) were doubting the ability of our forces during surgical strikes. Do citizens of Delhi want such people in power? These people are saving those who want to break India into pieces.”
The PM went on to label the protests in Seelampur, Shaheen Bagh Bagh and Jamia as not a coincidence but an experiment.
AAP MLA Avtar Singh's Son Manpreet Joins Congress
Sardar Manpreet Singh, son of AAP MLA from Kalkaji, Avtar Singh, on Monday joined the Congress in presence of the party's Delhi chief Subhash Chopra.
Besides Manpreet Singh, several people of AAP from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency joined the Congress, according to an official statement.
AAP to Release Their Manifesto Today
After releasing their ‘Guarantee Card’, the Aam Aadmi Party will release their manifesto on Tuesday, 4 February.
Kejriwal Didn't Fulfill Promise of CCTVs, Free-Wifi: JP Nadda
BJP national president JP Nadda while addressing a rally slammed Delhi CM Kejriwal for allegedly not fulfilling promises of CCTVs and free WiFi in the national capital.
“Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had promised the people of Delhi to install 15 lakh CCTV cameras and set up WiFi across the capital. Till date, people are waiting for these cameras and wi-fi signals,” he said.
Education, Sanitation & Ration Among 28 Points in AAP Manifesto
Days after releasing ‘Kejriwal’s Guarantee Card’, the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday, 4 February, released the party’s manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections. Highlighting 28 points including schemes for education, sanitation workers and doorstep delivery of ration, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia also announced skill development for women and youth.
“If a sanitation worker dies during duty then his/her family will be given a financial assistance of Rs 1 crore,” Sisodia announced.
Declare CM Candidate for Delhi and Debate on Manifestos
Calling the manifesto a historic one for the poor and the common man, Delhi CM Kejriwal slammed the BJP and challenged the party to declare a CM face to have a debate on the respective manifestos.
“I would like to tell BJP that people of Delhi want the BJP to declare a Chief Ministerial candidate and I am ready to debate with that person,” he said.
“I give the BJP till 1 pm tomorrow to declare a CM candidate for Delhi. If they do, I will have a debate with him. If they don’t, I will meet you (the media) again for a press conference,” he added.
Rajendra Prasad Meena Appointed DCP (South-East) by EC
Senior police officer Rajendra Prasad Meena has been appointed the deputy commissioner of police (south-east) by the Election Commission, which has directed him to assume charge immediately.
Watch: BJP Responds to Kejriwal's 'Declare CM Face' Jibe
'Delhi Wants a Govt That Comes Up With Solutions': PM Modi at Dwarka
Addressing a rally in Delhi's Dwarka on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party saying, "Delhi needs a government that will give direction and not resort to blame-game".
"Delhi wants a government that comes up with solutions, not one that creates obstacles," he went on to say.
'People of Delhi Have Seen How AAP Govt Practices Politics of Hate': PM Modi
Hitting out at AAP during the Dwarka rally, PM Modi said the people of Delhi have seen how its government practices politics of hate.
He slammed the Kejriwal-led party for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, asking if 'mohalla clinics' would work if Delhi residents fall sick outside the city.
"Many central government schemes in the last five years have been opposed even before implementation," he said.
'Must Punish Those Who Insult Armed Forces': PM Modi
At the Dwarka rally, PM Modi said those who insult the armed force must be punished and people should vent their anger through their vote.
"Delhi does not need a government which gives an opportunity to enemies to attack us," he said.
'Opposition Spreading Lies About CAA': PM Modi
Mounting a fierce attack on the Opposition, PM Modi said at the Dwarka rally that it has been "spreading lies and rumours about the Citizenship Amendment Act."
He went on to allege that AAP and Congress cry for 'Batla House terrorists', put the security forces in the dock and instigate people, but cannot develop Delhi.
'Central Govt is of Adani and Ambani': Rahul Gandhi at Jangpura Rally
At a rally in Jangpura, Rahul Gandhi dedicated a large part of his speech on the state of the economy. "The central government is of Adani and Ambani. The government is only for benefiting 15 people," he said.
Accusing the PM of selling state enterprises, the Congress leader said he can even sell Taj Mahal.
Is It Terrorism If Healthcare Is Made Free: Kejriwal’s Daughter
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s daughter hit out a BJP for calling him a terrorist. She asked if providing healthcare and education for free is “terrorism.”
She also added that her father would wake them up to read Bhagwad Gita every morning.
No Links to AAP: Father of Shaheen Bagh Shooter Denies DCP's Claims
Gaje Singh, father of Kapil Gujjar – the man who opened fired in Shaheen Bagh – denied links with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
“Neither me nor any member of my family has anything to do with AAP. I was in BSP till 2012. I left politics in 2012,” said Gujjar.
Let Delhi People Decide If I Am Terrorist Or Not: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he leaves it to the people of national capital to decide whether he is a “terrorist or not.”
“I leave it on people of Delhi, if you think I am a terrorist then press 'kamal' button on 8 February. And if you think I have worked for Delhi, the country and the people then press 'jhaadu' button.
BJP Chief Nadda Asks Kejriwal if He Would 'Burn Down' Delhi to Defeat Modi-Shah
Sustaining attack on AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal over the police claim that the Shaheen Bagh shooter was an AAP worker, BJP chief JP Nadda on Wednesday questioned him if he would "burn down" Delhi to defeat PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
“The situation would not have been this had you worked Kejriwal ji. Earlier you incited mob in Jamia and Seelampur, instigated arson and stone-pelting in New Friends Colony, then Shaheen Bagh dharna, and then firing by your worker. Would you burn down Delhi to defeat Modi and Shah," Nadda asked in a tweet in Hindi.
EC Bars BJP MP Parvesh Verma from Campaigning for Delhi Polls
The Election Commission on Wednesday barred BJP MP Parvesh Verma from holding any public meetings, public processions, public rallies, roadshows and interviews for 24 hours over his statement against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on a news channel. Earlier too, he was banned for 96 hours.
"The Commission is of the considered view that Parvesh Sahib Singh made vitriolic aspersions against Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi which violate... the Model Code of Conduct..." NDTV quoted the election body as saying.
Verma had called Kejriwal a "terrorist", and justified it, telling NDTV in an interview, " If the Delhi CM calls the PM a desh drohi, he can be called a terrorist. If the Delhi CM stands with the protesters of Shaheen Bagh who are raising slogans of Pakistan zindabad, he can be called a terrorist. If the Delhi CM raises doubts over a surgical strike conducted by the country's army on enemy territory, he can be called a terrorist."
EC Warns Kejriwal Over 'Mohalla Clinics' Promise
The Election Commission on Wednesday warned Arvind Kejriwal over violation of the Model Code of Conduct for reportedly promising to construct mohalla clinics in court complexes.
‘Only Funda’ of Modi and Kejriwal is to Divide People: Rahul Gandhi
Slamming BJP and AAP at a rally in east Delhi's Kondli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the politics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal revolved around hate, and their only strategy was to divide people.
Gandhi said it was the Congress's 15-year tenure (1998-2013) in the national capital that gave the city its modern infrastructure such as the metro service.
"The politics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal revolves around hatred. The only funda (strategy) of Modi and Kejriwal is to divide people," he said, according to PTI.
Later, he addressed a rally along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Hauz Qazi locality, where the latter took a dig at the two rival parties over the condition of roads.
"Brothers amd sisters, I apologise for coming late, I got stuck in traffic. AAP and BJP did not build any new roads in the last five years, had I taken Sheila Dikshit ji's Metro, I would have reached in 10 minutes," she was quoted as saying.
'Unemployment Not Spoken About in the Budget': Rahul Gandhi
Speaking to ANI after an election rally in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Unemployment rate in India is at a 45-year high but nothing was spoken about it in the Budget or the address by Narendra Modi and Nirmala Sitharaman. Each and every young person of the country is asking for jobs. This is the reality."
EC Issues Notice to BJP's Sambit Patra Over Model Code 'Violation'
The Election Commission has issued a notice to BJP leader Sambit Patra for prima facie violating Model Code of Conduct with his speech on a television channel.
EC has sought an explanation from him and given time till 5 pm on 6 February, failing which EC will take a decision on the matter, ANI reported.
BJP Goes to EC, Accuses AAP of 'Conspiring' to Obstruct Delhi Polls
Accusing AAP of conspiring to cause a "riot-like" situation to obstruct the Assembly polls in Delhi, the BJP urged the Election Commission on Wednesday to take legal action against the regional party leaders in the wake of recent incidents.
A BJP delegation headed by Union minister Prakash Javadekar, who is his party's in-charge for the Delhi polls, sought action, including registration of an FIR, against AAP leaders during a meeting with the EC.
All Five Polling Stations in Shaheen Bagh Put Under 'Critical Category': Delhi CEO
In view of the ongoing anti-CAA protests in Shaheen Bagh, the Delhi poll body has put all five polling stations in the area under the "critical" category, a top official said on Wednesday, 5 February, while asserting that confidence-building measures are being undertaken to reassure voters, reports PTI.
Addressing a press conference here, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said the area is under "tight vigil" and "there is no obstruction" in areas where poll activities will be conducted, so voters will face no problems.
Amit Shah Holds Roadshow in Seemapuri
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Seemapuri constituency. LJP chief Chirag Paswan and Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari were also present.
Union Min Amit Shah Holds Roadshow in Hari Nagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Hari Nagar constituency. Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who is the BJP candidate from the constituency, and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa were also present.
Campaigning for Delhi Elections Ends
The campaigning for the Delhi elections ended at 6 pm on Thursday, 6 February, ahead of the voting on Saturday.
In their final electioneering push, the three key parties, BJP, AAP and Congress, made last ditch efforts to seek votes and slugged it out over issues ranging from the amended citizenship law, development and unemployment.
EC Issues Notice to Yogi Adityanath for 'Kejriwal Feeding Biryani to Shaheen Bagh' Remark
Election Commission has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for violation of model code of conduct over his speech in Karawal Nagar where he said “Kejriwal is feeding Biryani to Shaheen Bagh protesters,” reported ANI.
Adityanath has to respond b 5 pm tomorrow.
EC Appoints Vinod Zutshi as Special General Observer for Delhi Polls
The Election Commission has appointed Former Deputy Election Commissioner of ECI Vinod Zutshi as the Special General Observer for upcoming Delhi elections, ANI reported.
BJP Complains to CEC Against Kejriwal for Giving 'Paid News'
A BJP delegation met the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Thursday, 6 January and sought action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accusing him of issuing "paid news", reports PTI.
The delegation, including party MP Meenakshi Lekhi, Delhi election convener Tarun Chugh, national media co-head Sanjay Mayukh and election media team head Ashok Devraha, demanded the CEC that expenditure of the alleged "paid news" should be added to election expenses of Kejriwal, who is contesting from the New Delhi Assembly seat.
Day Before Delhi Polls, Arvind Kejriwal, Manoj Tiwari Visit Hanuman Temple
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal offered prayers at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place and BJP Delhi Chief Manoj Tiwari offered prayers at Hanuman Temple in Kalkaji. Voting for the Assembly Election to be held tomorrow.
EC Issues Notice to Delhi CM Over video He Posted on Twitter
Election Commission has issued a notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over a video he uploaded on his Twitter account. Commission said that it was a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), reported ANI.
AAP's Sanjay Singh Addresses Media
Addressing the media ahead of Assembly elections in Delhi, AAP's Sanjay Singh said, "EC has sent a notice to Kejriwal, when you go to vote tomorrow, please remember this."
Singh said that his party informed EC of liquor being sold by a BJP Minister in Rithala, referring to Giriraj Singh. However, he said that no action was taken by the police or EC in this regard.
Road Outside Gate No. 7 of Jamia Cleared Ahead of Polls
The road outside gate no. 7 of Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi has been cleared ahead of voting for Assembly elections tomorrow. The protest has shifted to gate no. 4, reported ANI.