Stone pelting on police during voting in Uttar Pradesh, murder of girl during voting, by-elections being held on 15 assembly seats of 5 states.

New Delhi. Along with Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, votes are being cast today for by-elections in 15 assembly constituencies of 5 states and Nanded Lok Sabha seat. The result will come on 23rd November.

There were clashes with police in Karhal, Meerapur, Kakrauli, Sisamau seat, Muzaffarpur of UP. SP and BJP complained to the Election Commission about not following the rules during voting. A Dalit girl was murdered during voting in Karhal. The father alleged that the young man killed his daughter for refusing to vote for SP. The Election Commission has suspended 7 policemen on the complaint of SP. It is alleged that after checking the voter ID of the voters, they did not allow them to enter the booth. 2 policemen were suspended in Kanpur, 3 in Moradabad and 2 in Muzaffarnagar. SP candidate from Sisamau seat of Kanpur, Naseem Solanki said that the administration is scaring people in Muslim dominated areas. Police and RAF made people run in Chamanganj area. SP MLA Amitabh Vajpayee has been put under house arrest in Kanpur. Police is deployed outside his house.

7 police personnel including two SIs suspended on SP’s complaint

The Election Commission has suspended with immediate effect two police officers, SI Arun Kumar Singh and SI Rakesh Kumar Nadar, who were checking the identity cards of voters going to vote. 2 policemen in Moradabad and 3 in Muzaffarnagar have been suspended. Samajwadi Party on its official social media account had complained about some communities being prevented from voting during the UP by-elections. This action has been taken taking cognizance of these complaints. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has given strict instructions to CEO UP and all District Election Officers, Returning Officers to ensure the voting process in a fair and smooth manner. Take immediate cognizance of all complaints and take prompt action. Along with this, inform about the action taken by tagging the complainant also through social media. The Commission has clearly said that no eligible voter should be stopped from voting. Any kind of biased attitude will not be tolerated during voting. Upon receiving the complaint, immediate investigation will be conducted. If anyone is found guilty, strict action will be taken. Strict instructions will also be given to the police and general observers deployed in all the 9 election districts.

BJP alleged, fake voting is taking place in Muzaffarnagar-

In UP, has written a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state alleging that votes are being cast on fake identity cards in Meerapur assembly constituency of Muzaffarnagar district. People coming from outside have been accommodated in mosques, madrassas and lodges of the district. The party has also alleged that veiled women are being allowed to vote without checking their identity and taking advantage of this, men are coming to vote wearing burqa.

Former minister left Akali Dal amid voting in Punjab-

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former cabinet minister Anil Joshi has resigned from the primary membership of the party and all posts. In his resignation, Joshi has raised serious questions on the current policies and working style of the party.

Akhilesh Yadav said that the officers who commit irregularities will lose their jobs.

Akhilesh Yadav discussed with journalists during the elections, he said that the senses of the Election Commission are not working. The Commission is neither visible nor heard. Therefore, despite so many complaints, the Commission is not taking any action. BJP is putting pressure on the entire administration due to fear of defeat. BJP is carrying out hooliganism through officials. I want to appeal to all my voters to go to the polling booth repeatedly and not just once. Be sure to cast your vote. He said. On the complaint of SP, the Election Commission had said that the police cannot stop voting anywhere. But videos are coming out that despite the instructions of the Commission, the police are scaring the voters by checking their IDs. He said that BJP is being dishonest to win the elections. People of BJP along with the public are against them. The throne of Yogi government has been shaken. The court’s decision will come against them. The court will not spare anyone, the officers will lose their jobs and the respect built in the society.

SP’s allegation. The supporter was picked up from the booth and taken away by the police

SP has complained to the Election Commission on Karhal seat of Mainpuri. His booth in-charge Ram Lakhan Diwakar was taken away by the police. SP booth agents are being threatened.

SP candidate alleged, our agent was hit by police with shoes-

Voting is going on for the by-election on Sisamau seat of Kanpur. Voters created ruckus in Muslim dominated areas including Chamanganj, Bekanganj, Fahimabad, Gwaltoli, Nala Road. Accusing the police, they said that they are not allowing us to vote. SP candidate and Irfan Solanki’s wife Naseem Solanki said that our booth agent has been killed. Has been hit by shoes. BJP is afraid of losing, if it was so then why are they holding elections.

Stones pelted at police during voting in Muzaffarnagar-

A mob pelted stones at the police during voting in Mirapur Kakrauli in Muzaffarpur district of UP. Here SP has accused the administration of working for the BJP candidate. Also accused of stopping SP supporters from voting.

Candidate Gurdeep Singh Randhawa also reached the spot.

AAP candidate from Dera Baba Nanak Gurdeep Singh Randhawa also reached the spot. MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and AAP candidate Gurdeep Singh Randhawa accused each other face to face. Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa reached Dera Baba Nanak. There was a clash between Congress and AAP workers here. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has alleged that gangsters were hiding in a house near Dera Pathan polling booth. When Congress supporters protested against this, they were beaten up by AAP supporters. Amidst this incident, some people were also seen running away from the house. Randhawa alleges that the Punjab government is committing hooliganism and arbitrariness.

Slow start of voting due to cold in Punjab-

Voting is being held for by-elections on 4 assembly seats in Punjab today. These seats include Barnala, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal and Gidderbaha seats. Voting has started here from 7 am. However, due to cold, voters are turning out less in the morning. This voting will continue till 6 pm.

Source : palpalindia
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