[24/01/25, 16:49:48] Mohammad Sir AAP: Ramesh Bidhuri has set up election office next to polling booth in Govindpuri
Election office cannot be opened within 200 meters from the polling booth; Ramesh Bidhuri opened election office within 80 meters
Ramesh Bidhuri’s election office should be closed immediately: AAP
NEW DELHI
The election agent of Aam Aadmi Party’s Kalkaji candidate, CM Atishi has filed a complaint against BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri of violating the Election Code of Conduct by setting up an election office within 80 meters of a polling booth in Govindpuri. As per the Election Commission of India’s guidelines, election offices cannot be established within 200 meters of a designated polling booth.
CM Atishi’s election agent, Vijay Kumar, lodged a formal complaint with the Returning Officer for Assembly Constituency 51 – Kalkaji, highlighting the violation. The complaint states that Ramesh Bidhuri has opened an election office at Banaras House, 1/42, DDA Local Shopping Complex, Govindpuri, in proximity to the MCD Co-ed School, Giri Nagar, which serves as a polling booth.
As per the complaint, “This is a blatant contravention of the guidelines established by the Election Commission of India. As per the Model Code of Conduct, no election office should be set up within the prohibited distance of 200 meters from the polling stations to ensure a fair and unbiased environment for voters.”
The complaint says, “This act could potentially influence the voters, creating an unfair advantage and undermining the integrity of the electoral process. It is imperative that immediate action is taken to rectify this situation, ensuring that the election is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.”
The formal complaint submitted by AAP requests the following actions:
1. An investigation into the matter.
2. Immediate closure of the election office established by Ramesh Bidhuri.
3. Appropriate action against the individuals responsible for this violation.
4. Strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct.
The AAP has also provided photographic and video evidence to substantiate the complaint and urged the Returning Officer to address the issue urgently to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
