Achi news desk-
BJD conducts poll panel accusing BJP of using children during election campaign
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha about the alleged use of children during the Khordha election campaign by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
“We have come to know that during a rally held by the BJP at Jettani Block Chowk below the Jettani seat, which is part of the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency, on Sunday, 15-20 children were seen participating in the event, which is a violation of child rights and the Election Commission’s guidelines “, claimed the High Court in his complaint.
The party also claimed that BJP candidate for Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat Aparajita Sarangi, assembly candidate from Jatani, Biswa Ranjan Badajena and Chilika MLA Prasanta Jagadeb were present in the rally along with other BJP workers.
The party also attached photos and videos to support its claim.
The use of children in poll campaigns is unethical as it is wrong to involve them in such activities when the temperature hovers above 42 degrees Celsius, the BJD claimed.
“Therefore, we urge the state poll panel to take immediate action against the BJP leaders who are concerned about the use of children during the Kurdha rally. We hope that the Election Commission will maintain the integrity of the election process and ensure that such incidents do not recur,” the BJP said in its complaint.
