Delhi elections highlights: Punjab, Delhi CMs write to EC, seek restoration of Kejriwal's security

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Following its landslide victories in Delhi during 2015 and 2020, the Aam Aadmi Party faces a crucial test as the Bharatiya Janata Party launches an intense effort to claim control of the national capital.  

Over 500 cases of alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct have been registered so far ahead of the assembly elections in the national capital, an official said on Thursday. The cases were registered between January 7, when the model code came into effect, and January 22. A total of 17,879 people were arrested under various provisions, including the Excise Act, during this period, according to a statement. Ahead of the polls, the city police has intensified vigilance at border checkpoints and conducted crackdowns on illegal activities, including the smuggling of arms, liquor and drugs. Delhi Police recorded 504 cases of alleged Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations and confiscated 270 illegal firearms and 372 cartridges, the statement said.  Law enforcement agencies also seized Rs 4.56 crore in cash and 37.39 kg of silver, the statement said. Polling for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi will be held on February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8.

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BJP conspired to remove Arvind Kejriwal's security: Delhi CM Atishi

Punjab Police was playing crucial role to protect Arvind Kejriwal, BJP conspired to get it removed, says Atishi. 

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News update: Delhi, Punjab CMs write to EC to restore Punjab Police's security to Kejriwal

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Delhi fed up with AAP's frequent run-ins with LG, Centre; BJP will form govt: Kapil Mishra

People in Delhi are frustrated by the AAP government's frequent clashes with the lieutenant governor and the Centre and are looking at the BJP as an alternative, said Kapil Mishra, BJP's candidate for the Karawal Nagar seat in the upcoming polls.Mishra will face Manoj Tyagi from the ruling AAP and PK Mishra from Congress in the Karawal Nagar Assembly constituency. 

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There should be no politics regarding security,' says Arvind Kejriwal

"Removing my security is completely political. I feel there should be no politics on anyone's security," AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said at a press conference today.

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Delhi police records diary entry against two men for misbehaviour

Delhi Police has made a general diary (GD) entry against two persons, including one claiming to be an AAP MLA's son, for allegedly driving a motorcycle with a modified silencer and misbehaving with cops, an official said on Friday. A fine of Rs 20,000 fine was imposed on them for alleged violations of several provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, the police official said. One of the person accused the police officers of targeting him because of his father. They also refused to show their driving licenses and identification, according to the GD entry.

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Delhi Police blocking AAP complaints against BJP: Atishi writes to EC

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written to the Election Officer of Delhi, accusing the Delhi Police of attempting to suppress a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers who allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers on January 21 and 22.

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AAP is destroying law and order in Delhi: BJP leader Satish Upadhyay

After the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan reportedly misbehaved with the Delhi Police, BJP leader Satish Upadhyay, who is a candidate from Malviya Nagar, accused the AAP of "destroying" the law and order of Delhi. Targeting the AAP further, Upadhyay said that AAP MLAs are coordinating with gangs sitting in foreign countries and indulging in extortion.