FIR Filed Against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Ahead of Assembly Elections
New Delhi, Feb 5: A day before the Delhi Assembly elections, the Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Chief Minister Atishi, accusing her of violating the Election Code of Conduct. The case was filed at Govindpuri police station, raising tensions ahead of the crucial polls.
Allegations Against Atishi
According to senior police officials, Atishi was allegedly seen at Fateh Singh Marg accompanied by a convoy of 10 vehicles and a group of 50 to 70 supporters, which violated election guidelines. Authorities claimed that she was instructed to vacate the area, but instead, she allegedly obstructed them from carrying out their duties.
Atishi’s Response
Reacting to the FIR, Atishi took to her X (formerly Twitter) account and accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and his family of openly engaging in attacks while alleging that the Election Commission had failed to act against them. She criticized the commission, questioning its inaction on similar violations.
Delhi Elections on High Alert
With polling scheduled for Wednesday, Delhi is witnessing intense political activity. The national capital has 70 Assembly constituencies, and this latest development has added political drama to the election proceedings. Authorities are maintaining strict vigilance to ensure a fair and peaceful election process.