Delhi Assembly Election 2020: EC bans Kapil Mishra from campaigning for 48 hours for posting controversial tweets
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: EC bans Kapil Mishra from campaigning for 48 hours for posting controversial tweets

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Cracking the whip, the Election Commission on Saturday imposed a 48-hour campaigning ban on BJP candidate from Delhi’s Model Town constituency Kapil Mishra over his controversial tweets. The ban order, approved by the Chief Election Commissioner and two fellow Election Commissioners, came into force from 5 pm on Saturday, EC officials said. “Delhi mein chote chote Pakistan bane ”, “Shaheen Bagh mein Pakistan ki entry”, “India Vs Pakistan 8 February Delhi”, and AAP and Congress have created Shaheen Bagh like Pakistan are some of the contents in the tweets the EC order referred to. The order said the EC “condemns” the statements made by the BJP candidate and bars him from holding public meets, taking out public processions, holding rallies and roadshows giving interviews and making public utterances in electronic, print and social media.

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Civil society organisations protest in Karnataka against Election Commission for ‘inaction’ against MCC violations, hate speeches
8 months ago

Civil society organisations protest in Karnataka against Election Commission for ‘inaction’ against MCC violations, hate speeches

The Hindu  

Demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi be barred from campaigning for 96 hours and an FIR be lodged against him for his alleged hate speeches, several civil society groups undertook a nationwide joint campaign on May 11, including in Karnataka, with the slogan “Grow a Spine or Resign.” The activists in Bengaluru submitted a memorandum to the office of the …

EC Bans KCR From Campaigning for 48 Hours
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EC Bans KCR From Campaigning for 48 Hours

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday banned BRS president and former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours beginning at 8 pm on Wednesday. The ban, the ECI said, was imposed over Chandrashekar Rao’s violation of the Model Code of Conduct and “misconduct” and that it “strongly condemns” statements made by the BRS chief at …

EC bans Dilip Ghosh from campaigning for 24 hours over Sitalkuchi remarks
3 years, 9 months ago

EC bans Dilip Ghosh from campaigning for 24 hours over Sitalkuchi remarks

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Thursday banned Bharatiya Janata Party West Bengal chief Dilip Ghosh from campaigning for 24 hours starting 7 pm over his Sitalkuchi remarks. The Election Commission had on Tuesday issued a notice Dilip Ghosh for his alleged remarks that there would be "Sitalkuchi in several places", a reference to the killing of four people in firing by …

EC bans Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh from campaigning for 24 hours over 'highly provocative' remarks
3 years, 9 months ago

EC bans Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh from campaigning for 24 hours over 'highly provocative' remarks

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday banned West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh from campaigning in the state for 24 hours. In its order, the poll panel said after assessing Dilip Ghosh's reply to its notice, it is of the "considered view" that he violated the Model Code of Conduct by making "highly provocative and inciteful remarks" in his …

Delhi Riots- Delhi Court Directs Delhi Police To File Report In Harsh Mander's Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP Leader Kapil Mishra
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Riots- Delhi Court Directs Delhi Police To File Report In Harsh Mander's Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP Leader Kapil Mishra

Live Law  

The Patiala House Courts on Friday directed the Delhi Police to file its report in a plea filed by Social Activist Harsh Mander seeking registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra. Background of Mander's plea It may be noted that in July 2020, the Delhi High Court had allowed social activist Harsh Mander to withdraw his writ petition …

No evidence to link Kapil Mishra with riots: Delhi Police to HC
4 years, 6 months ago

No evidence to link Kapil Mishra with riots: Delhi Police to HC

Op India  

Delhi Police has been investigating the North-East Delhi’s anti-Hindu riots, where Islamists went rampaging on the streets of the national capital, causing multiple waves of bloodshed, property destruction and rioting in February this year. The Delhi police on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that during the investigation conducted so far, they have not found any “actionable evidence” which indicates …

Bihar man files complaint against Kapil Mishra's 'ultimatum' comment in Muzaffarpur court, plea listed for 12 March
4 years, 10 months ago

Bihar man files complaint against Kapil Mishra's 'ultimatum' comment in Muzaffarpur court, plea listed for 12 March

Firstpost  

A complaint has been registered at a Muzaffarpur court against BJP leader Kapil Mishra for allegedly giving a provocative statement that caused violence in the national capital. Muzaffarpur: A complaint has been registered at a Muzaffarpur court against BJP leader Kapil Mishra for allegedly giving a provocative statement that caused violence in the national capital. M Raju Naiyar, who hails …

[Breaking] Delhi Riots : Delhi HC Directs Police To Decide On Registering FIR Against Politicians For Hate Speech [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

[Breaking] Delhi Riots : Delhi HC Directs Police To Decide On Registering FIR Against Politicians For Hate Speech [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to "take a conscious decision" on registration of FIR in respect of inflammatory speeches allegedly made by politicians including but not limited to BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma, Kapil Mishra and Abhay Verma.The bench comprising Justices S Muralidhar and Talwant Singh passed. In a …

Delhi violence: Defiant BJP leader Kapil Mishra says did not commit crime by supporting CAA
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi violence: Defiant BJP leader Kapil Mishra says did not commit crime by supporting CAA

The Hindu  

Facing flak for his speech during a gathering in favour of CAA at Maujpur Chowk in northeast Delhi, BJP leader Kapil Mishra remained defiant on Tuesday saying he was not scared of the “massive hate campaign” against him for “speaking truth” and supporting the amended citizenship law. BJP’s East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday supported strict action against anyone, …

Amazed: Delhi HC can't believe cops haven't watched Kapil Mishra hate speech
4 years, 10 months ago

Amazed: Delhi HC can't believe cops haven't watched Kapil Mishra hate speech

India Today  

Delhi High Court Justice S Muralidhar was "amazed" to hear a senior police official tell him during a Wednesday hearing that the police had not watched footage of an alleged hate speech by the BJP leader Kapil Mishra. Justice Muralidhar had asked the official, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Deo, and Solicitor General Tushar Mehra if they had seen the …

Delhi violence: Action must be taken, Gautam Gambhir hits out at Kapil Mishra
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi violence: Action must be taken, Gautam Gambhir hits out at Kapil Mishra

Hindustan Times  

BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday criticised his party colleague Kapil Mishra for his provocative speech on Sunday and said strict action must be taken against those responsible regardless of their allegiance after large-scale violence in parts of Delhi. BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday criticised his party colleague Kapil Mishra for his provocative speech on Sunday The comments by …

EC notice to Kejriwal for Hindu, Musalman comment
4 years, 11 months ago

EC notice to Kejriwal for Hindu, Musalman comment

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Friday issued a notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying a speech made by the Aam Aadmi Party leader was in violation of the Model Code of Conduct as it had the potential to disturb communal harmony. Mr. Kejriwal was given till 5 p.m. on Saturday, when polling for the Delhi Assembly elections will take …

EC imposes 24-hour ban on BJP MP Parvesh Verma
4 years, 11 months ago

EC imposes 24-hour ban on BJP MP Parvesh Verma

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Wednesday barred BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh from campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections for 24 hours for making “vitriolic” statements against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. In its Wednesday order, the EC said Mr. Singh’s statement to a TV channel referring to Mr. Kejriwal as a “terrorist” was a violation of the MCC. Warning to …

Anurag Thakur banned from campaigning for 3 days, Parvesh Verma for 4 days
4 years, 11 months ago

Anurag Thakur banned from campaigning for 3 days, Parvesh Verma for 4 days

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Thursday banned MoS Finance Anurag Thakur for 72 hours and BJP MP Parvesh Verma for 96 hours from campaigning. On Wednesday Delhi Congress approached the Election Commission, urging it to ban Thakur and Verma for making "provocative statements to incite communal violence" ahead of polls in the national capital. "BJP's star campaigners Parvesh Verma and Anurag …

AAP seeks 48-hour campaigning ban on Amit Shah
4 years, 11 months ago

AAP seeks 48-hour campaigning ban on Amit Shah

India Today  

AAP has asked the Election Commission to impose a 48-hour campaigning ban on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly tweeting a "fake" video on Delhi government schools, party leader Sanjay Singh said on Wednesday. AAP leaders Singh and Pankaj Gupta complained to the EC against the circulation of the "fake" videos of Delhi government schools by BJP leaders to …

Reprimand, Not Disqualify: Why EC Can Only Show Teeth But Not Bite in Face of Blatant Poll Violation
4 years, 11 months ago

Reprimand, Not Disqualify: Why EC Can Only Show Teeth But Not Bite in Face of Blatant Poll Violation

News 18  

New Delhi: BJP leader Kapil Mishra's 'mini-Pakistan' comment on Shaheen Bagh did not go down well with the Election Commission, which on Saturday banned him from campaigning for 48 hours. While Mishra remained unapologetic despite being reprimanded by the poll body, former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi termed it a "big and well-deserved punishment". Asked if this was the maximum …

Kapil Mishra banned from campaigning for 48-hours over 'Ind vs Pak' tweet on Delhi polls
4 years, 11 months ago

Kapil Mishra banned from campaigning for 48-hours over 'Ind vs Pak' tweet on Delhi polls

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Saturday imposed a 48-hour campaigning ban on BJP candidate from Delhi's Model Town constituency Kapil Mishra following his controversial tweets, poll panel officials said. Haven't violated any law, says Kapil Mishra Responding after an FIR was registered against him over his 'India vs Pak contest on February 8 tweet, Kapil Mishra said, "Congress and AAP are …

Delhi Police registers FIR against Kapil Mishra over India vs Pak tweet, Twitter deletes controversial post
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Police registers FIR against Kapil Mishra over India vs Pak tweet, Twitter deletes controversial post

India TV News  

Delhi Police late on Friday evening registered an FIR against Bharatiya Janata Party's Model Town candidate Kapil Mishra over a tweet in which he likened the election in the city to an India versus Pakistan contest. Social networking site Twitter also deleted the controversial post tweeted from Mishra's handle around the same time, according to news reports. The Election Commission …

EC has come a long way in punishing netas for outrageous remarks; more bans handed out this year than in 2014
5 years, 8 months ago

EC has come a long way in punishing netas for outrageous remarks; more bans handed out this year than in 2014

Firstpost  

The Election Commission seems no more reluctant to dish out punishment after it was rapped on the knuckles by the Supreme Court in the presence of the CJI Ranjan Gogoi for not taking any action on erring leaders and not following-up on its own notices, served on any instance of MCC violation. Maneka Gandhi The BJP leader and contestant from …

Election 2019: DMK's Vellore Candidate Kathir Anand Petitions EC to Revoke Order Cancelling LS Polls
5 years, 9 months ago

Election 2019: DMK's Vellore Candidate Kathir Anand Petitions EC to Revoke Order Cancelling LS Polls

News 18  

Election 2019: Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, who was banned from campaigning for 72 hours starting April 15, found himself in fresh trouble on Tuesday after the Election Commission issued him a fresh notice for making inflammatory speeches in Uttar Pradesh. The Election Commission of India has sought a report from the district magistrate of Katihar ion Bihar after Congress …

Former CECs laud campaigning ban on politicians violating MCC, suggest stricter action for repeat offenders
5 years, 9 months ago

Former CECs laud campaigning ban on politicians violating MCC, suggest stricter action for repeat offenders

Firstpost  

Strongly objecting to the violation of the Model Code of Conduct during their Lok Sabha campaign speeches, the Election Commission of India on Monday barred four prominent politicians Strongly objecting to the violation of the Model Code of Conduct during their Lok Sabha campaign speeches, the Election Commission of India on Monday barred Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader …

ECI Bars Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi From Campaigning For Violating Model Code Of Conduct [Read Orders]
5 years, 9 months ago

ECI Bars Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi From Campaigning For Violating Model Code Of Conduct [Read Orders]

Live Law  

The Election Commission of India has barred SP leader Azam Khan from campaigning for 72 hours starting from 10 AM of April 16 for his indecent remarks against BJP candidate Jayaprada during an election meet at Rampur. Also, the poll panel has barred BJP leader Maneka Gandhi from campaigning for 48 hours starting from 10 AM of April 16 for …

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