Ellenabad bypoll: INLD accuses BJP-JJP of code violation, demands EC action

Ellenabad, October 28

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The INLD has complaind to the Chief Electoral Officer on Thursday accusing the BJP-JJP supporters of influencing voters by distributing money in the Ellenabad constituency.

In a letter, INLD office secretary said the BJP-JJP candidate supporters with the help of the police were found distributing money at the house of a local, Krishna, in Hazira village on Monday morning.

Seeking action by the Election Commission, the INLD alleged that the ruling party was influencing the voters with cash. He alleged that BJP-JJP supporters were violating the model code of conduct in Hazira village, Bakriyanwali and ward number 4 of Ellenabad city. The ruling coalition was misusing its official position with the help of the police and paramilitary forces, it alleged.

Meanwhile, a day after the campaigning came to an end on Wednesday, the candidates on Thursday carried out door-to-door canvassing by meeting locals at their houses and interacting with shopkeepers in the markets of the constituency.

BJP candidate Gobind Kanda and his family members, including brother and Sirsa MLA Gopal Kanda, marched across the town, seeking support. Gopal’s wife Saraswati, son Lakhram Kanda and Gobind’s son Dhawan visited several localities in the town.

Similarly, Congress candidate Pawan Beniwal embarked on a public contact programme on Thursday. Pawan said he was overwhelmed with the love and support of the people and claimed that he was going to win the bypoll. “Various sections of society, including farmers, traders, youth, are upset with the BJP government.”

INLD leader Abhay Chautala, however, said Ellenabad was like his home and thus he would win the seat for the fourth time in a row. “My victory will further strengthen the ongoing farmers’ agitation and I am sure that they will be successful in getting their demand of the withdrawal of the three laws fulfilled,” he said, adding that the BJP and Congress were slugging it out for the second place in Ellenabad. — TNS