Rahul Gandhi, Harish Rawat booked for model code violation

Case was registered against them as their roadshow went on till late in the night on Sunday

Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi
Press Trust of India Haridwar
Last Updated : Feb 14 2017 | 11:06 PM IST
A case has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat and party candidate Brahmaswaroop Brahmachari for holding a roadshow here last Sunday in alleged violation of the model code of conduct imposed by the Election Commission.

The case was registered against them as they had EC's permission to end their roadshow from Bhagwanpur to Haridwar by 7 PM, but it went on till late in the night with Gandhi's convoy reaching Har Ki Pairi by midnight. Party workers even danced to DJ music sparking tension in the area, town police station incharge Anil Joshi said on Tuesday.

City Magistrate and returning officer Jai Bharat Singh reported the matter to the poll body.

On the direction of the Commission, a case was registered against Rahul Gandhi, Harsih Rawat and party candidate from Haridwar Brahmaswaroop Brahmachari last night, Joshi said.

The state Assembly elections begin on Wednesday.
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First Published: Feb 14 2017 | 11:06 PM IST

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