EC notice to AAP for poll code violation

PATIALA: After the model code of conduct came into force, district electoral officer Sandeep Hans issued a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for distributed leaflets through newspapers.

The AAP allegedly distrusted pamphlets, which are also taking rounds on social media, saying “take money from other parties, but vote only to AAP”.

As the matter came into the notice of the district administration, the DC issued a notice to the AAP to clarify its position by Monday evening. “We have issued a notice to AAP district chief Megh Raj. Stern action would be taken against the person who distributed the leaflets, said an official spokesperson.

SAD calls for action

Meanwhile, slamming the corrupt practices by the AAP, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) spokesperson Daljit Singh Cheema urged the ECI to take notice of such practices. He said that the AAP is vitiating the atmosphere of Punjab by asking voters to take money, which is an illegal activity.

AAP says door-to-door campaigning their forte

CHANDIGARH AAP state unit president and MP Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said that his party would abide by the Election Commission’s instructions pertaining to campaigning for the upcoming polls in the state.

Mann said the AAP was a specialist in the door-to-door campaign and would quickly adapt to online campaigning for the February 14 polls. “This kind of campaigning suits us a lot,” he said at a press conference here, advocating public debates between top state leaders of various parties to enumerate their achievements, promises and roadmap. The EC has announced that no political rallies, roadshows or street corner meets will be allowed till January 15 in any of the five states going to polls, clamping restrictions to check the spread of Covid-19.

Mann said the AAP already has a roadmap ready for the development of Punjab. “The loot of government coffers will be stopped, exchequer will be replenished and its money will be used for the welfare of people and the state,” he added, stressing social sectors such as education and health.