People’s Democratic Party candidate for the Budgam bypoll, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi has been served a show cause notice for allegedly conducting late-night political rallies without permission in the constituency.
According to the notice, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Nodal Officer for the Model Code of Conduct stated that they have received multiple reports and complaints alleging that the candidate organised campaign events and processions during late night hours on November 1 and November 3, without prior approval from competent authorities.
“Videos of such rallies were widely circulated on social media, prima facie establishing evidence of the violations. It has been observed that such actions disturb the level playing field, vitiate the fairness of the electoral process, and violate the Model Code of Conduct enforced across Budgam district for the ongoing bye-election,” reads the notice.
The candidate has been asked to submit a written response within 24 hours explaining why action should not be taken against him. He has also been warned that any further violation of the Model Code of Conduct will invite stringent legal action—(KNO)
