Kaushambi: Playing drums, shouting slogans etc. is prohibited within 100 meters of the Collectorate, the nomination venue. Despite this, independent candidate Chhedu started playing Nagadiya. When he did not agree, CO Manjhanpur pushed him out. Its video is being circulated on the internet media. However, Dainik Jagran does not confirm this. The District Election Officer has instructed the Superintendent of Police to conduct an investigation into the matter.
Cheddu has been contesting elections for 24 years
On Thursday afternoon, around 1.30 pm, independent candidate Cheddu had also arrived with a Nagadiya to file his nomination. After filing the form he came out. He started playing his drums within 100 meters of the Collectorate premises. CO Manjhanpur Satyendra Tiwari pushed him out. Cheddu told the media that he is a resident of Taibapur Samshabad and has been contesting elections for 24 years. This time he has filed nomination for elections for the 12th time.
Demand for action against CO
Said that after seeing the drums, the Inspector and the constable started asking for it to be played. When people gathered, they asked what are you playing? Said that he was SC and poor, so he rang him. At the same time, in this matter, General Secretary of Sant Shiromani Ravidas Trust Peeth, Satish Goyal has complained to the Election Commission and demanded action against the CO.
CO gave this clarification
In this regard, the CO says that as per the Model Code of Conduct, sloganeering and playing trumpets are prohibited within the radius of 100 meters. When he did not agree despite the refusal, he was pushed and asked to go out. District Election Officer Rajesh Kumar Rai said that information was taken from Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar in this matter and he has been instructed to investigate the matter.
