Congress complains to poll panel against BJP

Posted on 7th Feb 2015 03:07 pm by mohit kumar

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Congress Friday complained to the Election Commission against BJP, alleging that its leader and union minister Arun Jaitley had campaigned for party's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi and had violated the model code of conduct.

A Congress release said that the party had complained to complained to the Chief Election Commissioner H.S. Brahma and Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi, about press conference held by Jaitley Friday "to campaign for Kiran Bedi, BJP candidate from Krishna Nagar and also chief ministerial nominee".

The party sought immediate action against the Bharatiya Janata Party.

"The holding of press conference is prohibited and the BJP has been conducting a campaign during the prohibited period for campaign. This is clear violation of Representation of People Act and the model code of conduct," the Congress said.

Campaigning for Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls ended Thursday evening.

Other news

Bengaluru Stampede: First arrest in stampede case, RCB marketing head arrested by police from airport

An FIR has been registered against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), event management company DN

Donald Trump's tax report revealed in America: He was in a loss in 2016, earned Rs 200 crore within 2 years of becoming President

The report of the tax paid by former US President Donald Trump while he was President has been ma

Israel-Hamas War: Why did Israel agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, who is behind this deal? 10 big updates

Israel-Hamas War: Ceasefire has been announced for the first time amid the Israel-Hamas war. Qata

Himachal targets 6.5 percent growth

Shimla, March 17 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh economy's growth is expected to remain at 6.5 perc

Sugar can be harmful to health, mix these things for sweet tea

These days everyone has become very positive about health. In the Corona era, everyone has unders

President's handing over Bharat Ratna to Vajpayee good move

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee's gesture to personally visit Atal Bihar

Cryptocurrency: Leading fashion brand Gucci has announced that it will accept payments in the form of crypto

High-end Italian fashion brand Gucci has become the first major fashion brand in the world to sta

IND vs PAK Asia Cup: 'Ban the live telecast of India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup', Priyanka Chaturvedi demands

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has demanded a ban on the live tele

Covid hospital fire: Most of the dead were on ventilator, CM Uddhav rescued the hospital in the mall

10 people have died due to the massive fire in the Covid-19 hospital on the third floor of Sunris

The New Year was welcomed with faith, joy, and cheers; not only in the mountains and by the sea, but also with a surge of devotees at the country's major temples.

The New Year 2026 was welcomed across the country with devotion, joy, faith, and cheers. People e