L €e3d, Hy se wen, UAE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, PUNJAB —— www.ceopunjab.gouin eee! 54.09 Dated - 19.02.2022 To 2. District Election Officer-cun-Deputy Commissioner, 5.A.S Nagar 2. Senior Superintendent of Police, S.A.S Nagar. Subject: Complaint against Sh Arvind kerjiwal and Aam Aadmi Party for violating the Mode! (Code of Conduct for making false and frivolous allegations against other Parties. R/sir, {Is submitted that Model Code of Conduct has been enforced in the State of Punjab wef 08.01.2022. In the light of MCC no party can put any objectionable videos targeting particular political leader on any prevalent handles on internet 2) Te is Informed that vide complaint dated 18.02.2022 (copy attached) from Adv. ‘Arshdeep Singh Kler, Vice President & Spokesperson Shiromani Akali Dal has raised objection on the Video (link: httpsi//www.facebook.com/AAPPunjab/ videos/ 764943094483331/fs=e8s=dl (video link enclosed) uploaded on Social media platforms including facebook and twitter and to malign the image ‘of Shiromani Akali Dal and other political parties inthe eyes of general public. The case stands reported to EC! for further necessary action, 3. This video clip is not approved by State Level MCMC Committee. It has come to the notice ofthis office on 18.02.2022 that this video was playing on above said platforms which is sheer violation of the rule 4.8.2(8) DONTS (v) of manual on Model Code of Conduct (For the guidance of political parties and candidates) & other related guidelines March, 2019 Document 21-Edition 1 and u/s 126(2) (b) of the Representation of the People Act-1951 as enshrined in chapter 8.3.1 of manual ies and candidates) & other related ‘on Model Code of Conduct (For the guidance of political p guidelines March, 2019 Document 21-Edition 1 4 In view of the above, you are hereby requested to register the FIR accordingly as per the legal provisions. 5. ‘This issues with the approval of Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab. MSwrainr— ‘attachment: Concerned Video tnk Superintendent for Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab Endst, No, NoElec-2022/Mcc / 504 1-3 ated - 19.02.2022 Copy is forwarded to the following for information and necessary action = 1. Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab. 2, Chief Director, Vig. Bureau-cum- Police Nodel Officer Elections, Punjab. ‘Adv. Arshdeep Singh kler, Vice President & Spokesperson Shiromani AKali Dal NB OOOO atneceorunjar or 17-E, Chandigarh 37970 | Email ceo_punjab@ecl vin, dyceo@Punish 44 Scanned with CamScannerScanned with CamScannerHead Office Shiromani Akali Dal / No: 216/SAD/2022 Dated 18 February, 2022 4 To The Chief Electoral officer, 9-32, Sector-17-E Chandigarh, Sub: Complaint against Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Admi Party for violating the Model Code of Conduct for making false and frivolous allegations against other parties. sir, / That this representation is being made to bring into your kind notice that Sh. | Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Admi Party is violating the Model Code of Conduct, which expects minimum standard of good behavior and conduct and making false, frivolous and malicious allegations without an iota of truth, That use of such cheap and immoral tactics by the National Convener of Aam Admi Party is vitiating the peaceful atmosphere of free and fair election process. That such an irresponsible act ofa sitting Chief Minister | which is directly in contravention of the guidelines of Election Commission of Indi really unacceptable. ‘That today Aam Admi Party released a video in which they are falsely and maliciously disseminating a message against other parties on the basis of. unsubstantiated, false and frivolous claims to mislead the people of Punjab. Shiromani ‘Akali Dal strictly objects to such malicious and immoral tactics which are against the spirit of Model Gode of Conduct which provides a level playing field to all political parties, If such immoral tactics are not strictly dealt with at the earliest, this would vitiate the peace and communal harmony in the State of Punjab. (Video is attached herewith as Annexure-A) ‘That Shiromani Akali Dal demands the Election Commission should come down heavily on such foul playing elements and should take a strict action on the political parties and their leaders who willfully disobey the guidelines of Election Commission Jnd such a video should be immediately banned and removed from all electronic and Phone : 0172-2639256 ‘Madhya Marg, Chandigarh - 160002 0172-263926 @gmail.com, akalidalheadoffice@ gmail.com Fax : 0172-2640: Scanned with CamScannerHead Office Shiromani Akali Dal social media platforms including facebook and Twitter and strict direction should be issued to all media houses to act responsibly in a such sensitive time when the State is undergoing a electoral process and any cheap, malicious and false propaganda by any political party like in the present situation , We also request your office to check if any approval to such a video has been given by the Election Commission or not. With Thanks, Yours Sincerely, er _ (Adv. Arshdeep Singh Kler) Vice President & Spokesperson, Shiromani Akali Dal. Dated 18 February, 2022 No: 217/SAD/2022 Copy is sent to Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India, Sadan, 1d, New Delhi for information & necessary action. ‘Ashoka Roa Qe (Adv. Arshdeep Singh Kler) ‘Vice President & Spokesperson, Shiromani Akali Dal. Scanned with CamScanner