CEC warns of motion if events and netas make anti-women remarks | India Information

MUMBAI: In a assessment assembly on the Maharashtra meeting polls on Friday, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar strongly condemned undignified remarks made in opposition to feminine leaders through the election marketing campaign.
This comes within the wake of derogatory language used in opposition to Congress chief Jayshree Thorat by BJP politician Vasant Deshmukh in a public assembly and likewise feedback made by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Arvind Sawant about Shiv Sena candidate Shaina NC. Each incidents resulted in instances being lodged.
Kumar urged political events and candidates to chorus from any utterances or actions which may be construed as being repugnant to the honour and dignity of girls. He advised state officers that any remarks by candidates or political leaders which insulted the dignity of girls and violated the mannequin code of conduct ought to be met with stern motion.
Final week, NCP chief Sharad Pawar alleged that police autos have been getting used to move money to Mahayuti candidates. In response, Maharashtra’s chief electoral officer S Chockalingam stated that the district collectors got strict directions to stop this.
On Friday, Kumar additionally acknowledged that there ought to be strict vigilance to stop any chance of misuse of govt autos like ambulances and vans for circulating money and valuables. He additionally emphasised the necessity for a strict watch with night time patrolling, particularly through the silence interval, and a strict vigil on makes an attempt to supply inducements like money, liquor, medication or freebies to affect voters.
In the meantime, Kumar additionally urged state officers to try to improve voter participation, particularly in city areas. He questioned why voters in areas like Bastar (68%) and Gadchiroli (78%) may come out and vote, however Colaba and Kalyan couldn’t. Colaba in 2019 recorded solely 40% voting, he stated.
In J&Ok, constituencies like Doda, Reasi, Poonch, and Rajouri all recorded turnout exceeding 70% within the latest meeting polls. Delicate areas like Manipur recorded 78% turnout within the Lok Sabha polls. Nevertheless, one of many constituencies in Mumbai South noticed near half of eligible electors skipping voting altogether, he famous. Kumar additionally talked about some high-rises in Gurgaon and Faridabad noticed a turnout of 20% even when polling stations have been arrange of their society buildings within the Haryana elections.