legal cell of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) filed a complaint with the Gujarat State Election Commission (SEC), Gandhinagar District Collector and Chief Electoral Officer Kuldeep Arya on Friday over alleged violation of model code of conduct by Gandhinagar Municipal Commissioner Dhavalkumar Patel.
The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections, the last important contest before the assembly elections in 2022, are scheduled for October 3.
Seeking to place Patel “on suspension or leave till the entire election process is over”, the complaint states that Patel allegedly visited Bhat Gum Ward 11 along with “his team and some candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party”. and reportedly told the citizens that their problems would be resolved before the elections. “He was also seen seeking votes BJP, “complaint note.
An affidavit filed by Ranjitbhai Vania, a resident of the ward visited by Patel, was also attached to the complaint. In the affidavit, Vania said that Patel told during his visit on Friday that if there is any problem related to roads or any other aspect then he will solve it but we should vote for BJP and all problems will be resolved. before the election”.
talking to Indian ExpressAdvocate Pranav Thakkar, head of AAP’s legal cell, said, “We had gone to submit the complaint to the district collector and were informed that some affirmative action would be taken by Monday. We will wait for a communication and if unsatisfied we will approach the Gujarat High Court.
Deputy Election Commissioner Rajesh Gamit said the complaint has been sent to the district collector’s office for further investigation. District Collector Kuldeep Arya said that he has “sought a report from the returning officer” on the basis of the complaint.
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