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- The Wire
The EC Has Cited 'Malicious Narratives' to Ask Officers to Destroy CCTV, Other Footage in 45 Days
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed state election officers to destroy CCTV, webcasting and video footage of the election process after 45 days, if the verdict is not challenged in courts within that period, in a bid to curb what it says are 'malicious narratives' using its electronic data. The poll body issued the instructions in a letter to state chief electoral officers on May 30, reported Press Trust of India. In the letter, the EC said it has issued instructions for recording various stages of the election process through multiple recording devices – photography, videography, CCTV, and webcasting during the election process. But added that such footage will only be preserved for 45 days, which is the duration within which an election petition (challenging a poll verdict) can be filed in court. "However, the recent misuse of this content by non-contestants for spreading misinformation and malicious narratives on social media by selective and out-of-context use of such content, which will not lead to any legal outcome, has prompted a review," the letter said. "If no election petition is filed in respect of a particular constituency, then the said data may be destroyed," the letter added. the Union government had amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the 1961 Conduct of Election Rules. As per the new rules, not all election-related documents would be available for inspection by the public. In February, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Union government and the ECI in response to a plea filed against the changes made to the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. The plea filed by transparency activist Anjali Bhardwaj, said that the amendments place unreasonable restrictions on the fundamental right to information of voters. The matter now remains in the Supreme Court. In January 2024, the Chandigarh mayoral polls saw the presiding officer caught on CCTV cameras rigging the elections. The Supreme Court in February last year overturned the results of the mayoral polls – which had been fraudulently decided in favour of the BJP candidate – and declared the AAP-Congress joint candidate Kuldeep Kumar the validly elected city mayor. Later three Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors who had jumped ship helped the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win elections to posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in March. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Detained by police in Kalkaji camp, claims Atishi; Cops deny
New Delhi: Former chief minister Atishi claimed on Tuesday that she was detained by police when she went to meet the residents of Bhoomiheen Camp in Kalkaji, where a demolition is to be carried out. Denying the detention, police said, Atishi was "removed" from the spot under section 65B of the Delhi Police Act and taken to Baba Haridas Nagar police station in southwest Delhi's Dwarka. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar alleged that Atishi was also manhandled by the area DCP when she went to the camp to protest. Police, however, refuted the allegations. Addressing a press conference later at AAP headquarters, Atishi said that chief minister Rekha Gupta claimed that no jhuggi would be demolished in the capital, but the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Delhi Police have planned a bulldozer action on Wednesday at Kalkaji's Bhoomiheen Camp. "Today, the entire area was surrounded by police and CRPF, who began forcibly evicting residents from their homes," Atishi alleged. The senior AAP functionary said the families were living in the area for 20-50 years and demanded that they also be provided with a flat in multi-storeyed DDA flats nearby. "A total of 3,024 flats were built by DDA. Till now, only 1,862 flats have been allotted. Why are the remaining homes not being given to these jhuggi residents? More than half of Bhoomiheen Camp's residents haven't received any homes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo And now, their jhuggis are being demolished," Atishi said. Residents of the camp approached the court asking for homes, but their demand was opposed in court, she said, adding,She added that the HC was going to hear the matter on Wednesday. Atishi said that when AAP was in office, it was totally against the demolitions of jhuggis.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Currency exchanger killed, son injured in Rs 12 lakh robbery in Amritsar
1 2 Amritsar: Two unidentified persons, under the pretext of exchanging old and torn notes, entered a shop and attacked a father and his son with a sickle to rob money. The father, Kuldeep Kumar, died in the attack, while his son, Dinesh Kumar, was seriously injured. The attackers fled with Rs 12 lakh from the shop. According to police reports, the incident took place at 12 noon. According to shopkeepers, the father and son have been running the business of exchanging old and torn notes for years. The accused called in the morning, asking for new notes worth Rs 10-12 lakh. When they arrived at the shop, the victims invited them inside. While pretending to count the cash, the attackers suddenly struck Kuldeep Kumar on the neck with a sickle before fleeing with the money. The police are investigating the case and reviewing the footage of the CCTV cameras from the area.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Assembly Issues Notices To 4 AAP MLAs, Alleges Breach Of Privilege
New Delhi: Delhi Assembly issued notices to leader of opposition Atishi and three other AAP MLAs for allegedly "disclosing" deliberations of the recently held meeting of the general purposes committee, where the decision to install the portraits of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Dayanand Saraswati and Madan Mohan Malviya in the assembly gallery was taken. Officials said that besides Atishi, the notices were sent to AAP MLAs Kuldeep Kumar, Veer Singh Dhingan and Zubair Ahmed, directing them to submit written comments on the complaint on or before May 30. A complaint of "contempt and breach of privilege" was filed by BJP members in the committee. Reacting to the notices, former deputy speaker and senior AAP functionary Rakhi Bidlan charged BJP with "disrespecting Dalits and women", by treating the demand as a punishable offence. "This is not just political arrogance. It is a direct insult to the legacy of India's first Dalit woman educator," she said. A senior assembly official said the statements of AAP functionaries contained several "factually incorrect, misleading and politically motivated" allegations against the speaker and the committee. "AAP functionaries were deliberately twisting and misrepresenting the facts. Action, as deemed fit, shall be taken," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo A row erupted after the general purpose meeting on Wednesday as AAP alleged that its MLAs, who were on the panel, proposed that Mata Savitribai Phule's portrait also be installed on the Delhi assembly premises, but the BJP legislators did not allow this to be passed. The assembly officials, however, claimed that no written proposal was submitted and the issue was raised verbally. In a complaint addressed to Delhi assembly speaker Vijender Gupta on May 22, deputy speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, BJP chief whip Abhay Verma, and party MLAs Raj Kumar Bhatia and Tilak Ram Gupta alleged that the AAP members, during the deliberations, made a passing suggestion that Phule's portrait could also be installed. "However, we were shocked to find out that the members of AAP twisted the facts and declared in a press conference that the ruling party members opposed their proposal and did not allow for the portrait of Mata Savitribai Phule to be installed," the complaint said. Bisht added that the very fact that the deliberations of the committee were disclosed was a "serious issue of breach of privilege" and added that their suggestion was noted in the minutes of the meeting. "Our rules provide that the deliberations cannot be disclosed unless the report is submitted to the House or the speaker allows it. Accordingly, we are hereby giving notice for initiating breach of privilege and contempt proceedings against Atishi, Kuldeep Kumar, Veer Singh Dhingan, and Zubair Ahmad for disclosing the details of proceedings of the GPC and also for disclosing it in a false and twisted manner," the BJP legislators said in the complaint. They accused AAP MLAs of "disclosing the deliberation" with a "political and mischievous agenda". "The conduct of these members... in disclosing the details of the deliberations and also misrepresenting it in a false manner for cheap political mileage needs to be severely dealt with," the BJP MLAs said. "Not only have they insulted us personally and our beloved party, but they have dragged the privileged institution of the assembly and its committees into the public domain with a view to besmirch the reputation of the ruling party members and cast aspersion on the working of the committees," they added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Where's free power promise: AAP to Delhi government
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused the BJP-led Delhi government of preparing to hike electricity tariffs, contradicting its pre-election promise of providing 300 units of free electricity per month. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar alleged that the government has delivered a 'double blow' to Delhiites—first by subjecting them to prolonged power cuts, and now by increasing electricity rates by 7%. He said the BJP is burdening citizens with rising costs, in contrast to the previous AAP government's record of delivering 24x7 power and 200 units free at the lowest rates in the country. 'Ever since the BJP formed governments at all levels impacting Delhi, citizens have only received the 'gift' of inflation. Now, BJP is preparing to give Delhiites the next blow—expensive electricity,' Kumar said at a press conference. He claimed that during the Delhi Assembly polls, the BJP promised 300 units of free power. 'It has been over three months since they came to power, yet the promise remains unfulfilled. Instead, during peak summer, people are facing 6–7 hours of daily power cuts. Under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership, residents had forgotten power cuts and even removed inverters. Now, they are being forced to reinstall them.' Kumar added that the BJP is planning a 7% electricity tariff hike in May and June, which will severely impact households. 'They came to power promising free electricity but are now helping power companies profit at the cost of the common man.'
