A first-timer in the Delhi Assembly poll arena, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has surprised the ruling and Opposition parties with its aggressiveness and violation of the model code of conduct (MCC). As per data compiled by the Chief Electoral Office and Deputy Commissioner offices across the city, 212 cases have been registered for violation of model code of conduct and majority of them are under Defacement Act.
Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP is ahead of BJP and Congress as far as violation of model code of conduct is concerned. A total 53 cases have been booked against AAP, followed by the main Opposition party BJP at 45 and the ruling Congress party coming in third with 43 cases. The BSP is in the fourth position with 13 cases. There are three independents, who are also booked for violation of model code of conduct. Officials say large number of complaints is being filed by political parties every day.
Officials say that summons against Uttam Nagar MlA Mukesh Sharma have been prepared and sent to Metropolitan Magistrate for organising padyatras in Vishnu Vihar and Bhagwati Vihar without permission of the concerned authorities. Similarly, the election office has also issued showcause notice to Health Minister Dr Ashok Kumar Walia for violating the model code of conduct and sought a reply within 24 hours.