Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has alleged that Manish Bidhuri, son of BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri, interfered in the Kalkaji constituency during the mandated silence period before voting.
Atishi, contesting against former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri, claimed that Manish was seen in the area along with three to four outsiders, violating the Election Commission's rules prohibiting external interference after the campaign period ended.
"Today, the election campaigns have ended. During the silence period after 6 pm, no one from outside is allowed in the Assembly constituency. We received information that someone from Ramesh Bidhuri's Tughlakabad team is threatening the people in JJ camp, Girinagar area," Atishi told ANI.
She further stated that she informed the authorities about the incident, following which the police took action.
"We saw that Ramesh Bidhuri's son, Manish Bidhuri, was sitting here with 3-4 other outsiders. I informed the administration about this. The police have taken him, I hope action will be taken and no one other than the residents of the Kalkaji assembly seat will be allowed here," Atishi added.
The Election Commission strictly enforces a 48-hour silence period before polling under Sections 126, 126A, and 135C of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. During this time, all election-related activities, including public meetings and speeches, are prohibited to ensure voters make an independent and uninfluenced decision.
