A First Information Report has been lodged against Bharatiya Janata Party's Uttar Pradesh unit chief Keshav Prasad Maurya for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. The FIR was registered on Saturday at Civil Lines police station in Allahabad under People’s Representative Act 1951.
Maurya is accused of wearing party's 'lotus' symbol on his jacket while casting his vote at a polling booth in the city on Thursday.
The case has been lodged on the application of sector magistrate Sunil Singh. According to sources, the Election Commission has taken a serious note on the incident.
The Allahabad district magistrate asked the SDM, Phoolpur, to investigate the matter after the opposition raised the issue.
Though Maurya later admitted his mistake and apologised, the damage had already been done. “It happened by mistake. Everyday, while campaigning, I tie this badge which has a lotus flower. But while voting, I forgot to remove it.”
