The District Magistrate of North West Delhi has refuted allegations made by the Congress party that their candidate, Sushant Mishra, was attacked and injured by an officer of the Election Commission of India. The Congress party claims that Mishra was stopped from carrying out a foot march and that the incident was an "unprecedented and illegal act."
The Congress leader, Jairam Ramesh, has called the alleged incident a "desperate attempt by the AAP and BJP to stop Sushant's candidature and the growing support for the Congress party." He has also accused the officer of the Election Commission of "partisan behaviour."
In response to these allegations, the North West Delhi DM has stated that the Flying Squad Teams (FST) and election staff are conducting their duties "fairly and impartially to ensure a level playing field." The DM has also said that the Congress party had not obtained the proper permissions for their campaign and that the campaigning was taking place in an area that was not covered under the stated permission.
The Delhi Assembly Elections are scheduled to be held on February 5 and the counting of votes will take place on February 8.
12 Comments
Coccinella
The media needs to report on this incident honestly. Don't let them become puppets of the ruling parties!
ZmeeLove
The international community should take note of this blatant violation of human rights. We demand an independent investigation!
Habibi
We should maintain peace and harmony during this election season. Violence has no place in democracy.
Comandante
Let's hope for a free and fair election where everyone gets a chance to exercise their democratic right.
Muchacha
The DM is right to ensure a level playing field for all parties. It's important to follow the rules and regulations.
Bella Ciao
This is a dangerous precedent. If they can attack Sushant, they can attack anyone. This is a threat to our democracy!
Coccinella
The Election Commission's impartiality is questionable. Their actions raise serious doubts about the fairness of the upcoming elections.
Mariposa
The people of Delhi will not tolerate this suppression. We will vote for Congress and show them that we will not be silenced!
Muchacha
The Congress party needs to take responsibility for their actions. If they didn't have the proper permissions, they shouldn't have campaigned there.
ZmeeLove
This is an attempt to silence the voice of the people. Congress is gaining momentum and they are scared. We stand with Sushant Mishra!
Muchacho
The people of Delhi will decide who they want to vote for based on their own judgment. Let's not let anyone influence our choices.
Comandante
This is outrageous! Clearly, the Election Commission is biased and working in favor of AAP and BJP. Shameful!