Delhi: Non-cognisable report filed against BJP’s Parvesh Verma for ‘distributing’ shoes to voters

The Delhi Police on Wednesday filed a non-cognisable report against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Parvesh Verma for allegedly distributing shoes to voters at a temple in alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the Assembly elections in the national capital, The Indian Express reported.

However, Verma, who is the BJP’s candidate for the New Delhi seat, denied the allegations.

A non-cognisable report means that the police cannot arrest Verma without a warrant. The police also need permission from a court to start an investigation.

The report was registered after advocate Rajnish Bhaskar filed a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that Verma was distributing shoes to voters at the Valmiki temple near the Mandir Marg police station, according to the newspaper.

Bhaskar also submitted two video clips allegedly showing Verma distributing the shoes.

Following the complaint, the District Election Officer for the New Delhi Assembly segment said that immediate action was taken and the matter was referred to the Mandir Marg station house officer for further investigation.

The police filed the non-cognisable report for alleged violation of the poll code and sections of the Representation of People Act that prohibit candidates or their agents from offering or distributing gifts or gratifications to influence voters.

The Model Code of Conduct came into force on January 7, when the…

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