Sarees being distributed in Rajinder Nagar, can’t EC see?: AAP
As the Delhi Assembly polls are just around the corner, the political temperature in the national capital is soaring high. With the polls scheduled to take place on February 5, the political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters. Amidst all the political maneuvering, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of distributing money and sarees in Rajinder Nagar, a constituency in north Delhi.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who made this accusation, slammed the BJP saying that they are doing this out of frustration because they are losing the election. “They are losing, that is why they are doing this out of frustration…We are winning more than 60 seats,” Singh stated.
The controversy erupted after Singh claimed that he had received information that money and sarees were being distributed in Rajinder Nagar to influence voters. He also asked the Election Commission (EC) to take cognizance of the matter and ensure that such practices are stopped.
The EC, however, has not yet commented on the issue. The poll body has been under fire in recent times for its handling of the election process, particularly in the wake of the recent Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The AAP’s accusation has sparked a fresh controversy in the run-up to the Delhi polls. The BJP has been accused of using various tactics to influence voters, including distributing money and other inducements. The AAP has long accused the BJP of using such tactics to win elections, and this latest accusation is likely to add to the party’s campaign narrative.
The Rajinder Nagar constituency has been a stronghold of the AAP in the past, and the party is likely to be keen to retain its hold on the seat. The BJP, on the other hand, has been trying to make inroads in the constituency and has been campaigning aggressively in recent weeks.
The distribution of money and sarees is not the first time that the BJP has been accused of using such tactics to influence voters. In the past, the party has been accused of distributing money, liquor, and other inducements to voters in various parts of the country.
The AAP’s accusation has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the EC’s efforts to prevent such practices. The poll body has been under fire in recent times for its handling of the election process, and the latest controversy is likely to add to the pressure on the EC.
The Delhi polls are being seen as a crucial test for the AAP, which has been ruling the city since 2015. The party is seeking to retain its majority in the Assembly and has been campaigning aggressively in recent weeks. The BJP, on the other hand, is seeking to make inroads in the city and has been trying to capitalize on the anti-AAP sentiment in some parts of the city.
In conclusion, the distribution of money and sarees in Rajinder Nagar is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by the EC. The AAP’s accusation has raised questions about the effectiveness of the poll body’s efforts to prevent such practices, and the EC needs to take immediate action to prevent any further misuse of money and other inducements to influence voters.
The Delhi polls are just around the corner, and it is crucial that the EC ensures a free and fair election. The AAP’s accusation has sparked a fresh controversy in the run-up to the polls, and it is up to the EC to ensure that the elections are conducted in a manner that is free from any kind of malpractice.
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