Delhi CM Atishi booked for poll code violation

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New Delhi: Delhi Police registered an FIR on Tuesday against Chief Minister Atishi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and obstructing public servants on duty, an official said. The Aam Aadmi Party leader is contesting the Delhi assembly polls from Kalkaji seat. The polls will be held on February 5.
Talking to the media, a police officer said that action was taken against the CM after finding her at Fateh Singh Marg along with 50-70 supporters and 70 vehicles. He added that though a police officer instructed the AAP leader and her group to vacate the place, they obstructed him from performing his duties.
"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.
South East Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police in his official X handle confirmed that the AAP leader and her followers were spotted at Fateh Singh Marg around 12.30 am on Tuesday.
In a post on X, 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.