"ECI will not accept this under any circumstances": Union Minister on Samajwadi Party's letter to UP CEO

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): After the Samajwadi party's letter to Uttar Pradesh CEO alleging that the Police scared Muslim women voters during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister BL Verma said on Tuesday that they (SP) talk against the democratic system that the 'Burqa' should not be removed.
Speaking to ANI, Verma said that he thinks that the Election Commission will not accept the Samajwadi party's request under "any circumstances."
"After the Haryana election results, the opposition is even more rattled. They talk against the democratic system and that the burqa should not be removed, and people should not be identified. I think the Election Commission will not accept this under any circumstances. They will not be able to carry out fake voting this time," he said.
Earlier today, Samajwadi Party Uttar Pradesh Chief Shyam Lal Pal wrote to the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and urged that no police personnel should check the voter ID of any voter in the state by-polls scheduled on November 20.
In the letter, SP's Shyam Lal Pal sought that a written order be issued to the Returning Officer, Returning Officer/District Magistrate, General Observer, and Police officials that "no police personnel will check the voter ID of any voter" on November 20 (the date of polling).
The letter stated that the right to check voter IDs lies with the Polling Officer.
The Samajwadi Party leader also alleged that during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Police officials deployed at polling stations misused their power and position, and made SP supporters, especially Muslim women voters remove their veils, causing fear among the women.
Speaking on it, SP leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand said that they have received many complaints regarding officers and Booth Level Officers (BLO) and they have informed the Election Commission to take action.
"We have released a helpline number for voting-related issues. If you face any problems, please contact us, and we will take up the matter with the Election Commission. Many complaints have been received regarding officers and BLOs (Booth Level Officers), and we have informed the Election Commission about these and demanded action. We hope the elections are conducted impartially and without any intimidation or pressure," he said. (ANI)