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Uttar Pradesh: Several Leaders of BJP, BSP Booked For Violating Model Code of Conduct

According to reports, BJP MLA Umesh Malik, who is contesting from Budhana seat, and his supporters were booked for holding a roadshow in his constituency yesterday.

Sentinel Digital Desk

Muzaffarnagar: At least 14 leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in state's Muzaffarnagar have been booked by the police for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct and COVID-19 guidelines.

Notably, in the wake of COVID-19, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended the physical rallies or roadshows till January 22 in all the five-poll bound states.

According to reports, BJP MLA Umesh Malik, who is contesting from Budhana seat, and his supporters were booked for holding a roadshow in his constituency yesterday.

Meanwhile, a case has also been registered against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate from Charthawal constituency Salman saeed.

Uttar Pradesh will vote in seven rounds beginning February 10.

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