Fight for Indian democracy: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tells gathering at mega rally against ‘vote theft’
New Delhi: Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called upon Indians to stand up and fight against the destruction of every democratic institution in the country.
The MP, who was speaking at the much awaited mega rally of the Congress against ‘vote theft’ organized at the Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on Sunday, challenged the ruling party to contest elections without using electronic voting machines (EVMs). “I challenge BJP to contest polls on ballot paper, they know they will never win,” she said.
Blaming the Election Commission (EC) for turning a blind eye to the violation of the model code of conduct during the elections by the BJP, Gandhi Vadra alleged that the EC was thereby hand-in-glove with the ruling party in ‘vote theft’. She asked if shutting eyes to the payment of Rs 10,000 during elections was not an act of ‘vote theft’ by the EC.
Expressing her fury that the elections in the country are not being conducted properly, the Congress leader asked the members and supporters of the Congress not to lose heart over losing the Bihar elections. “The entire country knows that the BJP won it through vote theft’,” she added.
VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing the party’s ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor’ rally at Ramlila Maidan, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, “Our voice should reach the PM’s residence. It’s very important to understand that your vote plays an important role. Nehru ji said that the people of… pic.twitter.com/sNu3OOStND
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Two held in UP's Bijnor for contact with Pakistan linked Dubai handler
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Bijnor (PTI): Two men were arrested in this Uttar Pradesh district on Friday for allegedly being in touch with a Pakistan-linked handler based in Dubai, police said.
Circle Officer, Najibabad, Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said Uvaid Malik and Jalal Haider were arrested following inputs on their alleged links with Aqib, a resident of Meerut currently staying in Dubai.
According to police, Aqib had earlier come into the spotlight after a video surfaced on Instagram purportedly showing him displaying an AK-47 rifle and explosives.
During interrogation, the arrested men allegedly told police that Aqib used to incite youngsters against Hindus and encourage anti-national activities, the officer said, adding that detailed questioning of the accused is underway.
On April 6, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Jha said the video first surfaced in November last year. Aqib, a native of Sathla village in the Mawana area of Meerut, was allegedly seen in the video brandishing weapons.
Following the viral clip, a case was registered at the Nangal police station by sub-inspector Vinod Kumar. However, the then station house officer and investigating officer Satyendra Singh had recorded Aqib's statement and filed a final report, stating that the weapons seen in the video were toys, effectively giving him a clean chit.
Police said fresh developments have now revealed Aqib's suspicious links and the probe has been handed over to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
The SP said action has been taken against the officials concerned, with the then SHO and investigating officer suspended and Circle Officer Nitesh Pratap Singh removed from his post.
