Jaipur: The state BJP on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against CM Ashok Gehlot for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by asking people to give a missed call on a number for availing of seven guarantees announced by him recently. A delegation of the BJP met with state chief electoral officer (CEO) Praveen Gupta and told him that any scheme announced by a political party that could influence voting was against the code.
“This is a complete violation of the MCC and also comes under the category of corrupt practices under Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act 1951,” said Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, convenor of the party’s prabudhjan cell.He said that CM Gehlot, through his X ID @ashokgehlots, wrote a message asking common people to make a missed call on number 8587070707 to avail seven guarantees. “Enticing the general public to register for such guarantee schemes is not only a violation of themodel code of conduct but also a criminal act,” said Shekhawat.
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“This is a complete violation of the MCC and also comes under the category of corrupt practices under Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act 1951,” said Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, convenor of the party’s prabudhjan cell.He said that CM Gehlot, through his X ID @ashokgehlots, wrote a message asking common people to make a missed call on number 8587070707 to avail seven guarantees. “Enticing the general public to register for such guarantee schemes is not only a violation of themodel code of conduct but also a criminal act,” said Shekhawat.
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The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India, alleging that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s announcement of “seven guarantees” ahead of the assembly elections violates the poll code. The BJP delegation met with the Chief Electoral Officer and submitted a memorandum, stating that any announcements of schemes by a political party to influence the common people are against the rules once the Model Code of Conduct comes into effect. The BJP alleged that Gehlot’s announcement falls under the category of ‘Corrupt practices’ and should be stopped immediately.
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Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, was questioned by the ED for over eight hours in connection with a case related to FEMA violations and suspected round-tripping of investments in hotel properties. Gehlot denied any involvement in the alleged violations and stated that neither he nor his family had any associations with them. He has been summoned again on November 16 for further statements.
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The Congress party in Rajasthan has announced five new guarantees to voters, bringing the total to seven. These include a law to make the Old Pension Scheme irreversible, government purchase of cattle dung, and providing a laptop or tablet to freshers in government colleges. Other guarantees include free English-medium education, insurance for families affected by natural calamities, and financial support for women heads of families and LPG cylinders. The government plans to organize “guarantee camps” across the state to deliver on these promises. The Chief Minister also mentioned a proposed hike in dearness allowance for government employees and pensioners.
The Congress party in Rajasthan has announced five new guarantees to voters, bringing the total to seven. These include a law to make the Old Pension Scheme irreversible, government purchase of cattle dung, and providing a laptop or tablet to freshers in government colleges. Other guarantees include free English-medium education, insurance for families affected by natural calamities, and financial support for women heads of families and LPG cylinders. The government plans to organize “guarantee camps” across the state to deliver on these promises. The Chief Minister also mentioned a proposed hike in dearness allowance for government employees and pensioners.
