Delhi Assembly elections 2025: Delhi Police books CM Atishi for MCC ‘violation’

Delhi Police registered an FIR on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) against Chief Minister Atishi, the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and obstructing public servants on duty, officials said

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Police said Atishi was with AAP supporters who allegedly obstructed an officer from doing his duty at Fateh Singh Marg. Two AAP members allegedly assaulted a police constable, they said.

“We have registered an FIR against Kalkaji AAP candidate at the Govindpuri Police Station under various sections and further investigation is under process,” said the police officer.

He further said that action was taken as the AAP candidate was found at Fateh Singh Marg along with 50-70 supporters and 10 vehicles. Police instructed them to vacate the area as per MCC guidelines. But they obstructed an officer from doing his duties, he said.

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Replying to the post of Delhi CM and AAP candidate from Kalkaji Assembly seat Atishi, DCP South East Delhi on X said, “On February 4 at 12:30 am, AAP candidate from Kalkaji with 50-70 people and 10 vehicles was found at Fateh Singh Marg. Police instructed them to vacate due to Model Code of Conduct (MCC).”

On complaint by FST (Flying Squad Team), a case under section 23 BNS and 126 RP Act has been registered at Govindpuri police station.

DCP South East, Ravi Kumar Singh said they got calls from both the parties (AAP and BJP).

“We responded to the first call, and two people from BJP were there who were not voters of that area, so we took action against them. After that when the second call came, when we reached there, several AAP workers were gathered there, around 10 vehicles were there, even after repeated requests, the people did not move, so we have taken action against them for violating prohibitory orders and MCC. Apart from this, when we were doing videography, one to two AAP workers misbehaved and snatched the mobile phone of our constable and he also got injured, so we have registered an FIR for obstructing it. We have taken a total of 3 actions…”

When asked if a case has also been registered against CM Atishi, he says, “Yes, for violation of prohibitory orders, action has been taken against all the people present there…”

In a post on X, Ms. Atishi hit out at the Election Commission, alleging BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and members of his family were openly resorting to “hooliganism” but no action was taken, while a case was registered against her.

““The Election Commission is also amazing! Ramesh Bidhuriji’s family members are openly violating the code of conduct. No action is being taken against them. I filed a complaint and called the police and @ECISVEEP, and they filed a case against me! Rajiv Kumar ji: How much will you ruin the electoral process, “ Ms. Atishi said.

In response, BJP leader Bidhuri said Atishi was in panic over her imminent defeat and suggested that she should not “shred the dignity of” the constitutional post held by her.

Reacting to this news, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in a post on ‘X’ said “Election Commission filed a police case against Delhi CM after she complained about the open hooliganism.

So now this is the official stand of Delhi Police and Election Commission – The “job” of the Delhi Police and the Election Commission is to themselves indulge in hooliganism against the Aam Aadmi Party, provide protection to the hooliganism of the BJP, and distribute liquor, money and goods.

If anyone stops them from doing this “work”, a case will be filed against him for obstructing the “work” of the police and the Election Commission,” he added.

‘BJP engaging in hooliganism, ECI partisan’: Atishi

Hours after the FIR, Ms. Atishi held a press conference in Delhi, during which she accused the BJP of engaging in “hooliganism” and alleged the Election Commission and Delhi Police are shielding saffron party workers, while targeting AAP leaders and members.

She claimed that democracy in India was now in the hands of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and the country is watching “if it survives in the national capital”.

“The BJP is openly engaging in hooliganism. But instead of taking action against them, Delhi Police is protecting them, while the Election Commission is filing cases against those who are raising complaints,” she said.

She specifically accused BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri, who is contesting the poll against her, and his family members of engaging in “hooliganism” in Kalkaji, and alleged no action had been taken against them.

“The people of Delhi are watching everything. On one side, there is a party that wants to stop free welfare schemes and is engaging in violence. On the other, the AAP is working so that every household saves ₹25,000 per month,” she asserted.

The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.

(With PTI inputs)