Delhi CM Atishi, Bidhuri's son booked for MCC violation

Delhi Police registered a first information report (FIR) on Tuesday against Chief Minister Atishi, the Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Kalkaji, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and obstructing public servants on duty, an official said.

Police said Atishi was with AAP supporters who allegedly obstructed an officer from doing his duty at Fateh Singh Marg.

Two AAP members allegedly assaulted a police constable, they said.

"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 official.

He further said that action was taken as the AAP candidate was found at Fateh Singh Marg along with 50-70 supporters and 10 vehicles.

Police instructed them to vacate the area as per MCC guidelines. But they obstructed an officer from doing his duties, he said.

The official X handle of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) posted, 'On Tuesday, at 12.59 am, a gathering was reported at Baba Fateh Singh Marg, Govindpuri. Head Constable Kaushal Pal responded and began videography. AAP members Ashmit and Sagar Mehta obstructed and assaulted him.'

Atishi took to X to slam the Election Commission for the police case against her.

In a post on X, she claimed her Bharatiya Janata Party rival from Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, and members of his family were openly resorting to 'hooliganism' but no action has been taken, but they lodged a case against her.

In response, Bidhuri said Atishi was in panic over her imminent defeat and suggested that she should not 'shred the dignity of' the constitutional post held by her.

Earlier in the day, Delhi Police responded to Atishi's allegations that Bidhuri's son, Manish Bidhuri, interfered in the constituency during the 'silence period'.

The official handle of DCP (Southeast) posted on X and informed that a case has been registered against Manish Bidhuri for violation of the MCC.

'In this matter, taking cognisance of the complaint against Manish Bidhuri & Ravi Dayama for violation of MCC, legal case under section 126 RP Act has been registered against them in PS Govindpuri,' it said.

Responding to another allegation by the Delhi CM, where she said that 'three more members of Ramesh Bidhuri ji's family -- who live in Tughlakabad village -- were found roaming in the Kalkaji assembly constituency at 1 am', the the DCP Southeast Delhi said, 'With regard to above tweet, vehicle got checked in the presence of Exe-Magistrate I/C FST of AC-51 but no violations were found. Proper verification was carried out.'

Further, it mentioned that the AAP candidate (Atishi) with 50-70 people and 10 vehicles were found violating the MCC.

'On February 4 at 12:30 am, AAP candidate from Kalkaji (AC-51) with 50-70 people & 10 vehicles was found at Fateh Singh Marg. Police instructed them to vacate due to Model Code of Conduct (MCC). On complaint by FST, a case under section 223 BNS & 126 RP Act is registered at Police Station Govindpuri,' the DCP said.

'On 04/02/25, at 00:59 hrs, a gathering was reported at Baba Fateh Singh Marg, Govindpuri. HC Kaushal Pal responded & began videography. AAP members Ashmit & Sagar Mehta obstructed & assaulted him,' the police said.

'FIR No. 106/25 is registered under section 221/132/121(1)/3(5) BNS at 0S Govindpuri for causing obstruction in discharge of public duty & assault while on duty. Further investigation is in progress,' it added.

The Kalkaji assembly constituency is set to be one of the most closely watched in Delhi.

Atishi is up against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress party's Alka Lamba from the constituency.

The voting for assembly elections in Delhi will be held on Wednesday and results will announced on Saturday.

-- with inputs from ANI