JJP Accuses Haryana Government of Breaking Election Rules
The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) has written a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the Haryana state government, led by the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), has violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). This follows a transfer order issued by the Education Department on Sunday.
In their letter, titled ‘Violation of Model Code of Conduct by the Haryana State Government ruled by the Bhartiya Janta Party,’ the JJP claimed that the BJP-led state government breached the MCC, which came into effect after the announcement of the state assembly polls. The alleged violation involves the transfer of two government officials.
The letter stated, ‘It is brought to your kind notice that the State of Haryana, ruled by the Bhartiya Janta Party, has violated the provisions/guidelines of the MCC issued by the Election Commission of India. Vide its Transfer Order Endorsement No. 19/44-2024 Ad(1), Noting No. 001921, Order No. 102345 dated 22.8.2024, the Principal Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Higher Education Department, Panchkula (Haryana) has transferred two government officials, namely Shri Chander Sekhar Vashisht, Principal from Govt. College Tigaon to Pt. J.L.N. Govt. College Faridabad, and Ms. Ruchika Khullar, Principal from Pt. J.L.N. Govt. College Faridabad to Govt. College Tigaon.’
The JJP further asserted that this is a clear violation of the MCC by the Haryana State Government and requested the ECI to ‘kindly take immediate necessary action against the Haryana State Government for such a violation of the MCC, which also attracts the Electoral Offence to give favours motivatedly.’
Earlier, on August 16, the Election Commission of India announced the dates for the Haryana Assembly elections, where 90 seats will be contested in a single-phase election. Voting for all 90 seats is scheduled for October 1, with the results to be declared on October 4.
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JJP -: JJP stands for Jannayak Janta Party. It is a political party in the Indian state of Haryana.
Haryana Government -: The Haryana Government is the governing body of the Indian state of Haryana. It is led by the Chief Minister and other elected officials.
Election Rules -: Election rules are guidelines that must be followed during elections to ensure they are fair and free. Breaking these rules can lead to penalties.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bhartiya Janta Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Model Code of Conduct -: The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India to ensure free and fair elections. It includes rules about what the government and political parties can and cannot do during elections.
Transfer Order -: A transfer order is an official instruction to move a government employee from one position or location to another.
Election Commission of India (ECI) -: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an independent authority responsible for administering election processes in India at both the national and state levels.
Haryana Assembly elections -: Haryana Assembly elections are elections held to choose members for the legislative assembly of the state of Haryana. The assembly has 90 seats.