UP by-election: High voltage drama during voting, 7 police personnel suspended
There were many developments during the voting in 9 assembly seats during the Uttar Pradesh by-election. There was a round of allegations and counter-allegations between SP and BJP, where SP accused of intimidating voters and checking their identity cards. The Election Commission took immediate action on the complaints and suspended 7 policemen. The lowest voting took place in Ghaziabad and the highest in Kundarki. Political parties stressed on free and fair elections during this time.
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INDC Network: Uttar Pradesh by-election: UP by-election: High voltage drama during voting, 7 police personnel suspended
Voting process and SP's complaint
In the by-elections being held on 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, 31.21% voting was recorded till 1 pm. Ghaziabad recorded the lowest voting at 12.87% and Kundarki recorded the highest at 41.01%. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and his leaders alleged that in some areas voters were prevented from voting and their identity cards were checked.
SP MP Lalji Verma had a heated argument with the police in Ambedkar Nagar, after which Verma used harsh words on the policemen. Meanwhile, SP candidate from Majhawan Jyoti Bind complained to the Election Commission that voters are being threatened in her area and their slips are being torn.
Election Commission's action: 7 policemen suspended
The Election Commission took strict cognizance of the incidents of police checking voters' IDs in Kanpur, Moradabad and Muzaffarnagar. Taking these incidents seriously, the Commission suspended Inspector Arun Kumar Singh and Rakesh Kumar Nadar in Sisamau area of Kanpur.
Similarly, 3 policemen were suspended in Moradabad and 2 in Muzaffarnagar. The Election Commission gave clear instructions that during the voting process, the police will only ensure security and will not stop any voter.
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Action on videos and complaints
A video surfaced in Sisamau area of Kanpur, which showed that policemen were checking the identity cards of voters and sending them back. Based on this video, the Election Commission took immediate action. The Commission also said that no eligible voter will be stopped from voting.
round of political rhetoric
BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi accused the SP of trying to get fake voting done under the guise of burqa. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that the elections are being held peacefully and the SP is making false allegations to avoid its defeat.
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Emphasis on free and fair elections
The Election Commission gave strict instructions to all district officials and police personnel to ensure free and fair elections. The Commission said that any biased attitude will not be tolerated.
Election Commission's instructions and strict attitude
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that all eligible voters have the right to vote fearlessly. On receiving any complaint, an immediate investigation will be conducted and action will be taken against the culprits.
Voting statistics and conclusions
Out of the 9 seats, 4 were occupied by Samajwadi Party and 5 by NDA. In this by-election, both the voting percentage and the events heated up the political atmosphere.
