Delhi court sentences AAP MLA Manoj Kumar to 3 months in jail for obstructing polling process
New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday sentenced AAP MLA Manoj Kumar to three months in jail for obstructing election process at a polling station in Kalyan Puri area of east Delhi during 2013 Assembly polls.
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, however, granted Kumar bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 10,000 to enable him to challenge the order in a superior court.
The court had on June 11 convicted Kumar for obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions, punishable under 186 IPC, and disorderly conduct in or near polling stations, section 131 of Representation of the People Act.
The case was lodged on a complaint regarding hindrance in the election process being created by over 50 protesters, led by the then AAP candidate Kumar, at the main gate of an MCD school, during 2013 Delhi assembly elections, which caused problems to the voters.
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TN CM Vijay’s first orders include 200 units free power for domestic consumers
Chennai: Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder C Joseph Vijay began his tenure as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday by signing his first set of files, approving 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers, forming a special force for women’s safety, and setting up anti-drug units across the state.
In his first address after assuming office, Vijay said his government would work for “real secularism and social justice” and promised transparent administration. He further said his government would focus on the implementation of manifesto promises, with priority to education, healthcare, food supply, and women’s safety. He also said there would be no power centres other than the Chief Minister in the government.
He also announced a white paper on the state’s finances for the 2021-2026 period, referring to the financial situation of the previous DMK government.
He thanked alliance parties including the Congress, VCK, IUML, and Left parties for supporting the formation of the government.
Vijay also acknowledged voters and party cadres, saying their efforts contributed to the party’s victory.
