Delhi Election 2025: The Delhi Election Commission today responded to Arvind Kejriwal’s letter in which he alleged that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were being intimidated.
Election Commission’s response
Delhi’s District Election Officer (DEO) responded that no written complaint has been lodged in this matter so far. The DEO clarified that the police have not received any formal complaint against BJP workers for threatening and harassing AAP workers in the New Delhi assembly constituency. However, he also said that whenever a written complaint comes, appropriate action is taken under the guidelines of the Election Commission.
The DEO also informed that necessary legal action has already been taken on the issues raised by Kejriwal. The Election Commission clarified that independent, expenditure and police observers have already been deployed in all the assembly constituencies, including New Delhi.
What were Kejriwal’s allegations?
In a letter to the Election Commission, Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP and the Delhi Police were harassing his workers in the New Delhi constituency. He demanded that an independent observer be appointed to ensure fair elections.
Kejriwal had also said that attempts were being made to intimidate his workers on the day of the election, which could affect fair elections. He also questioned the Delhi Police and demanded strict action from the Commission.
Conclusion
The Election Commission has clarified that no action can be taken without a written complaint. It has also ensured that all necessary steps are being taken to maintain the fairness of the elections. Now, what new twists emerge in the election environment remains to be seen and whether any formal complaint is lodged in this matter.