The Election Commission on Thursday, 30 January, issued a show-cause notice to Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal for promising mohalla clinics on court premises in the city at a time when the model code of conduct is in place.
A BJP leader had approached the Commission alleging that addressing members of the Delhi Bar Association on 13 January, Kejriwal had said the government was ready to open mohalla clinics in bars and court premises provided space is allocated.
The Delhi Chief Electoral Office had confirmed that Kejriwal had “made a promise”.
The EC said it is of the opinion that Kejriwal has violated the Model Code by making the promise. He has been asked to respond before 5 pm Friday, 31 January.
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