AAP, BJP booked for poll code violation

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AAP, BJP booked for poll code violation

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 | Staff Reporter | NEW DELHI

The office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi has lodged two First Information Reports (FIRs) against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and one case against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for violating the model code of conduct, which came into force on March 10 for the 'General Elections-2019'. On the directions of  the Delhi CEO, the Delhi Police have seized a total number of 82 unlicensed arms and 2,113 cartridges, explosive and bombs along with 16,495 litres of illicit liquor in the national Capital.

As per the data shared by the Election Commission, a total number of 9,0937 hoardings, banners and posters have been removed till date since the act came into act. Around 235 FIRs registered and 253 persons have been arrested under the exercise Act.

"Besides the 235 FIRs and arrest of 253 persons for violating the model code of conduct, the election commission have also been registered a total number of 75 FIRs under the Arms Act and have arrested total 93 person under the same act," said Ranbir Singh, CEO, Delhi.

Singh further informed that around 16,495 litres of illicit liquor has been seized besides 94 kg narcotics. As many as 13,001 people have been booked under CRPC and Delhi police act violation.

"We have registered six cases for having connection with the misuse of car under various categories such as election purposes, gratification or voters among others," said the CEO.

As per the report, in the last two months around two lakh people have been added to the electoral roll in Delhi, taking the total number of eligible voters to 1.39 crore at present which includes 77,05537 male, 62,82366 female and 665 third gender voters.

The reports also shows that there are around 1, 81,756 voters between the age-group of 18-19. As per the CEO, there has been an increase of 90,000 to one lakh voters after model code of conduct came into force. 

The Lok Sabha General Elections will start from April 11 and will be held over seven phases, followed by counting of votes on May 23.  The election in Delhi is scheduled on May 12.

Polling stations will be set up in total 2,696 locations with 13816 polling booths in each Assembly constituency. Delhi has seven Lok Sabha seats and 70 Assembly constituencies. There would 425 critical polling stations, as per current assessment, officials said.

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