BJP alleges fake voting by ‘burqa-clad’ women in Delhi's Seelampur

There was a ruckus at a polling booth in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur as a woman voter alleged a fake vote being cast in her name leading to heated arguments.

BJP leaders alleged that AAP is indulging in bogus voting by bringing in ‘burqa-clad’ women to cast votes on behalf of others.

However, police said the allegation was not substantiated in their preliminary inquiry.

"The situation is completely under control. The crowd has been dispersed. The leaders of various political parties have left the spot. The voting is going on peacefully," a Delhi Police officer said.

Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva alleged that AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and his party, frustrated by their sure defeat, had resorted to the use of fake voters.

"As per my information, Delhi Police have caught some fake voters. I appeal to the people to be wary of the AAP's tactics," Sachdeva said.

AAP, on the other hand, accused the BJP of openly taking voters to a building adjacent to a booth in Jangpura and distributing money. “All this is being done under the supervision of Delhi Police and Election Commission,” the party said. In a purported video, AAP workers could be seen raising slogans against the BJP.

Responding to the allegations, the District Election Officer (South-East) directed Delhi Police and Flying Squad teams to immediately reach the site and take action.