In an effort to implement the directives of the model code of conduct (MCC) for assembly election, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday stated that it has removed a total of 1.26 lakh posters, banners, hoardings, and small boards across its 12 zones.
Political activities have gained momentum in Uttar Pradesh following the announcement by the Election Commission of the date for the by-poll to the prestigious Milkipur assembly seat in Ayodhya on February 5.
The Election Commission of India will host a press conference today to announce the schedule for the General Election to the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday, wrote to the District Election Commissioner complaining of an unusual spike in the addition and deletion of vote in the New Delhi constituency ahead of the assembly polls in the national capital.
Elections to 70 Assembly seats in Delhi are scheduled to be held early next year.
Both the Election Commission as well as the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) appear to have given up on the main issue which in many cases would mean an erosion of fair play and level playing field. Money and media play a very important role during any election campaign. The existing loopholes in these vital areas need to be plugged for a better and more stringent regulation, only then could we have a level playing field for the elections.
The remarks by the BJP ally assume significance as they come after a vitriolic Delhi Assembly polls campaign in which some BJP leaders were rapped by the Election Commission for making inflammatory speeches.
'The reason to select candidates should be based on merit and not winnability. Winnability can't be the only justification,' the top court directed.
'Ballimaran had the highest voter turnout at 71.58 per cent. Delhi cantonment area recorded lowest voter turnout at 45.36 per cent,' the Chief Election Officer Ranbir Singh said.
A fresh controversial statement on Shaheen Bagh was given by Union Minister Giriraj Singh earlier in the day who claimed Shaheen Bagh had become a "breeding ground for suicide bombers" conspiring against the country from the capital.
