Bureau (29 January 2025): In a dramatic turn of events, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, demanding evidence to substantiate his claims that the Haryana government has been poisoning the Yamuna River. The ECI has given Kejriwal until 8 pm tomorrow to provide proof of his allegations.
The notice, citing Sections 196, 197, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), warns that failure to provide sufficient evidence could result in severe legal consequences, including a maximum jail term of three years. The ECI's move comes in response to complaints from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, who have accused Kejriwal of making baseless and inflammatory statements.
Kejriwal's allegations have sparked a political storm, with the BJP and Congress demanding accountability. The AAP leader has claimed that the Haryana government is deliberately contaminating the Yamuna River, posing a grave threat to the residents of Delhi. The ECI's notice emphasizes the seriousness of these allegations and the potential for inciting public unrest.
As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on Kejriwal to see if he can back up his claims with concrete evidence. The outcome of this controversy could have significant implications for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, adding another layer of tension to an already heated political landscape.
