Rajinder Nagar bypoll: Poll code-related violations reported; motion taken, says CEO
By PTI
NEW DELHI: Several ballot code-related violations have been reported forward of the Rajinder Nagar bypoll right here, after the announcement of its date by the Election Commission, and motion has been taken by authorities, a high official mentioned on Friday.
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh at a press convention right here mentioned these mannequin code of conduct violations relate to defacement of public property and conducting rallies with out permission, amongst others.
The Delhi CEO advised reporters that 14 candidates are within the fray for the upcoming bypoll — three of recognised events — AAP, BJP and Congress, three of unrecognised events and eight as unbiased candidates.
Asked if any violation of mannequin code of conduct has been reported because the date for the competition was introduced by the EC, he mentioned, “Yes, MCC violations have been reported and action also has been taken by authorities”.
“Under the defacement of property act, such violations have been reported, and eight FIRs also filed — six against the AAP and two against the BJP. Similarly, poll code violations have also been reported for conducting rallies without permission, and police has made two DD (daily diary) entries, one each against AAP and BJP,” Singh mentioned.
Overall, civic authorities have eliminated 15,015 posters put up in violation of the mannequin code of conduct, he mentioned. “After the enforcement of the mannequin code of conduct, 299.16 litres of liquor (with market worth of greater than Rs 94,906) has been seized, whereas 2,716 individuals have been booked below CrPC and DP acts.
“Under the defacement of property act, 15,015 banners, posters and hoardings have been removed in the Rajinder Nagar constituency and other nearby areas. General observer, expenditure observer and assistant expenditure observer have also been deployed for the by-election,” a press release issued by the Delhi CEO workplace quoting Singh mentioned.
The CEO additionally mentioned all crucial instructions have been given to the District Election Officer (DEO), New Delhi, and different authorities for a clean conduct of the by-election.
Further, the electoral roll printed on June 7, 2022 (with respect to qualifying age as on January 1, 2022) might be used for Assembly Constitution-39 by-election. Also, a single-window system on the Office of the DEO, New Delhi, is in place for issuing permissions relating to conferences, rallies, automobiles, and so forth.to political events and candidates.
Postal poll facility has been prolonged to absentee voters, senior residents (aged above 80) and individuals with incapacity, it mentioned.
Further, all political events have been suggested to make use of eco-friendly election marketing campaign materials and keep away from utilizing single-use plastic, the assertion mentioned. A district management room has been arrange within the workplace of the DEO/district Justice of the Peace, New Delhi, it mentioned.
The Delhi CEO advised reporters {that a} complete of 1,64,698 electors are eligible to solid vote within the June 23 by-election, whereas counting of votes might be carried out on June 26.
Of the full variety of eligible voters for the bypoll, 92,221 are male, 72,473 feminine and 4 belong to the third gender, he mentioned. Also, 1,899 voters on this meeting seat are within the 18-19 age group, he added.
From deployment of safety personnel to monitoring ballot code violations and from constructing voter consciousness to making sure crucial services, the Delhi CEO workplace mentioned all preparations are being made to make sure that the upcoming Rajinder Nagar bypoll is inclusive, accessible and truthful.
