BJP MP Vijay Goel violated the odd-even scheme on Monday following which he was fined Rs 2,000 by the traffic police even as Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai visited his residence earlier, requesting him to refrain from breaking rules by offering roses.
Goel was issued a traffic violation ticket near Raisina Road, on his way to Parliament. The BJP leader was also fined an additional Rs 1,500 for driving without licence and vehicle insurance.
On Friday, Goel had announced that he would violate odd-even rules in protest against “huge expenditure” incurred by the AAP government on advertisements, regarding the scheme, for its “political posturing.”
I have been imposed a fine of 2,000 for violating odd-even rules. Besides, I have been slapped fine of Rs 1500 for driving without licence and vehicle insurance.Vijay Goel, Leader, BJP
Goel later clarified that his driving licence and insurance papers were with his drivers.
The Rajya Sabha MP asked the Delhi government to disclose the amount spent on advertisements. Goel said his protest was against “political posturing” by AAP, which he alleged is using odd-even scheme’s advertising budget to “plaster Kejriwal’s photo everywhere”.
Transport Minister Gopal Rai had gone to Goel’s residence this morning and offered roses to him urging not to violate the scheme.