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Delhi polls: EC notice to Kejriwal for promising mohalla clinic at court complex

New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for violating code of conduct ahead of Assembly elections on February 8. AAP Convenor had promised to set up mohalla clinics on court premises in the city. A BJP leader had approached the Commission alleging that addressing …

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Delhi Cheif Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaks during the first town hall meeting to discuss "AAP Ka Report Card" at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on Thursday. (ani photo)

New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for violating code of conduct ahead of Assembly elections on February 8.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference

AAP Convenor had promised to set up mohalla clinics on court premises in the city.

A BJP leader had approached the Commission alleging that addressing members of the Delhi Bar Association, Kejriwal had said the government was ready to open mohalla clinics in bars and court premises provided space is allocated.

Poll body notice to CM Kejriwal

The Delhi Chief Electoral Office had confirmed that Kejriwal had “made a promise”.

Delhi Cheif Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaks during the first town hall meeting to discuss

The EC said it is of the opinion that Kejriwal has violated the Model Code by making the promise.

He has been asked to respond before 5.00 pm Friday.