HJP chief, mayoral candidate booked for spreading rumours

Tribune News Service

Ambala, December 21

Local BJP leader and corporation election convener Sandeep Sachdeva today accused Haryana Jan Chetna Party (V) chief Venod Sharma of spreading rumours of Sachdeva joining his (Sharma’s) party.

A case has been registered against Venod Sharma, his wife and mayoral candidate Shaktirani Sharma, and Hiteshi news portal under Sections 66 (D) and 67 of the IT Act, and 505 (1) of the IPC at Sector 9 police station in Ambala City.

Sandeep Sachdeva alleged that fake news was circulated on the social media that unhappy on being denied mayoral ticket by the BJP to his wife, Sandeep had quit the party and joined HJP (V). His photograph and the post were mentioned in news published on a news portal. On Sunday, the HJP (V) claimed that BJP worker Sandeep Sachdeva had joined HJP (V).

Sandeep said: “I was seeking ticket like any other party worker but it is the prerogative of the party whether to give the ticket or not. I have made a complaint with the Election Commission in this regard and also sought action against the HJP (V). I have given a complaint to the Superintendent of Police as well.”

In his complaint, Sachdeva alleged that to gain political benefits and advantage his wife Shaktirani, Venod Sharma shared a post of a person named Sandeep Sachdeva joining the BJP and spread the rumour that BJP worker Sandeep Sachdeva has joined the HJP.

On the other hand, HJP (V) spokesperson refuted the allegations and claimed that along with the release issued by the party, a video and photograph of Sandeep Sachdeva, who had joined the party, was also released.

Fake News

Sandeep Sachdeva alleged that a fake news was circulated on the social media that unhappy on being denied mayoral ticket by the BJP to his wife, Sandeep had quit the party and joined HJP (V). His photograph and the post were mentioned in the news published on a news portal. On Sunday, the HJP (V) claimed that BJP worker Sandeep had joined HJP (V)