EC to Kejriwal: Behave or will de-register AAP

New Delhi, January 21

The Election Commission (EC) today censured Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal for his bribe remarks in Goa, indicating strict action, including suspension or withdrawal of the party’s registration, may be taken if such a comment was repeated.

Kejriwal had, at an election rally in Goa, reportedly appealed to voters to accept bribe from rival parties, and demand Rs 10,000 in new currency if they were offered Rs 5,000, but vote only for AAP. 

Kejriwal maintained he had neither offered any bribe, nor enticed the voters to accept any pecuniary benefit. He claimed there was nothing in his statement that could be construed to mean abetment to offence of bribery or violating the poll code. — TNS