Odisha: BJP Alleges Violation Of MCC By Senior Police Officers, Other Govt Officials

Bhubaneswar, April 16: A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by senior leader leader Samir Mohanty, on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha alleging violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by senior officers of Odisha Police and other state government officials.

The saffron party has urged the CEO to suspend the erring officials for flouting the MCC.

Speaking to media persons, BJP leader Samir Mohanty raised questions over the security arrangements put in place by the Commissionerate Police during the visit of 5T Chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian to SCB Medical College and hospital to meet the patients who got injured in the tragic bus mishap in Jajpur district on Monday.

Mohanty termed the conduct of the Commissionerate Police and other officials as unfortunate and a clear violation of the MCC.

Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Souvic Biswal, Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, Jajpur district Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal also accompanied Pandian during his visit to the hospital.

The party also sought action against some officials of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority for approving the appointment of three DEOs on April 10 despite the Model code of conduct coming into effect.

Odisha will vote in the Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls, which are being held simultaneously, in four phases. The polling will be held on May 13, 20, 25 and June 1.