The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered a case involving the violation of the model code of conduct by Chief Minister Atishi following a complaint by South-east Delhi’s District Election Officer.
In the case, an FIR has been registered at the Govindpuri police station against Public Works Department's (PWD) Executive Engineer Sanjay Kumar.
In the complaint copy, it stated, “A complaint dated 08.01.2025 was received in this office regarding violation of MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT and using Government Vehicle bearing registration No. DLILALI469 of PWD, GNCTD for political purposes.”As per model code of conduct, there is a "total and absolute" ban on use of official vehicles for campaigning or any election related travel during the poll period.
“Accordingly, the said Government vehicle bearing No. - DL-IL-ALI469 being used in for political purpose was in violation of Model Code of Conduct and also of directions contained in the above letter of GAD. This invites action against the said official (Sh sanjay kumar, Executive Engineer,South East road division 2) in terms of section 223 of BNS,” it added.
The letter read, “Therefore, it is directed that an FIR may be registered against Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Executive Engineer South East road division 2, immediately and action taken report be submitted to this office.”
Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sharply reacted over the development and called the action as a part of "rotten system". "Their leaders openly distribute money, sarees, blankets, gold chains etc., get fake votes made, yet not even an FIR is registered. But an FIR is immediately registered against Chief Minister Atishi ji,"Kejriwal said.
He further said that the AAP is fighting against the entire system."This rotten system has to be changed and cleaned together with the people. Both BJP and Congress are part of the same rotten system,"Kejriwal said.
Attacking his rival, BJP’s candidate from Kalkaji Ramvir Singh Bidhuri showcased a video alleging that Atishi violated the MCC by using PWD vehicles to transport her election campaign materials. The video shows BJP official Sardar K.S. Duggal catching the act.
Bidhuri accused the ruling party’s candidates across Delhi of misusing government resources in a similar manner. Referring to the vehicle used, he added, “Our officials caught the PWD vehicle used by Atishi for transporting her private campaign materials.”
Bidhuri demanded a clarification from Atishi regarding the misuse of government resources. Following this incident, the Delhi BJP’s election liaison team submitted a complaint to the Election Commission, which confirmed the allegations after investigation, leading to an FIR. He demanded that Ms. Atishi withdraw her nomination and resign from her position.
