Synopsis
Amanatullah Khan, MLA of AAP, has been charged for breaching the MCC ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. His campaign activities with supporters have drawn scrutiny, alongside related charges against other party members. The ongoing elections feature competition among AAP, BJP, and Congress.Key Takeaways
- Amanatullah Khan charged for MCC violation.
- Over 100 supporters present during the campaign.
- Atishi criticized authorities for bias.
- Multiple criminal cases against Khan.
- Voting for Delhi Assembly ongoing.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (NationPress) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has been charged with breaching the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections.
The Okhla MLA faced charges after he was spotted campaigning with more than 100 supporters in Zakir Nagar on Tuesday night.
Khan was charged under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for ignoring directives from public officials and Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
He is currently under scrutiny for a significant number of criminal cases.
In related news, AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya has been charged for allegedly giving a flying kiss to a BJP woman worker, while his party associate Ajay Dutt faces allegations involving his family members assaulting another BJP woman.
On the same day, Chief Minister Atishi was also booked for breaching the MCC, in addition to another incident where her supporters were accused of hindering governmental operations and assaulting a police officer.
Following her booking, CM Atishi, the AAP candidate for the Kalkaji seat, criticized the Delhi Police and the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allegedly behaving in a biased manner.
In a message on social media platform X, she claimed her rival, Ramesh Bidhuri, and his family were openly violating the MCC without facing any repercussions.
Atishi remarked on Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar: "The Election Commission is also amazing! Ramesh Bidhuri ji's family members are openly violating the Model Code of Conduct. No action is being taken against them."
In response, Bidhuri stated that Atishi was panicking over the prospect of defeat and advised her to maintain the dignity of her position.
Additionally, Ramesh Bidhuri's nephew, Manish Bidhuri, has been charged under the Representation of People Act.
The voting process for the 70-member Delhi Assembly is currently ongoing, with results scheduled for release on February 8.
This election features a triangular contest between the ruling AAP, the BJP, and the Congress.
