Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission has issued notice to Congress candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for violating the model code of conduct by campaigning after 6 pm on May 30. The model code of conduct allowed election campaigning only till 6 pm on May 30. Upon investigation by the flying squad team, it was confirmed that the Congress party held a rally without permission after 6 pm, which is a violation of the election code and Section 144. Head constable Bhagwant Singh, investigating officer of Shimlapuri police station, said, “Following the information obtained from the flying squad team, a case has been registered against the election agent, Vipan Sharma, under section 188 of the IPC.

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ABP News  

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