Cong moves EC again over 'criminal intimidation of voters' in Haryana

The Congress moved the Election Commission (EC) on Friday, alleging criminal intimidation of voters in some Assembly constituencies of poll-bound Haryana.

A Congress delegation, led by senior party leader Kapil Sibal, submitted a memorandum to the EC as a follow-up to its earlier plea alleging criminal intimidation of voters in Kaithal, where the party has fielded its chief spokesperson, Randeep Surjewala, in the October 21 polls.

The opposition party alleged complete lack of action on the part of the local authorities in controlling the deteriorating on-the-ground situation in Kaithal and urged the poll panel to take steps.

"The elections in Maharashtra and Haryana have reached a decisive phase. We came to the EC to ensure a level-playing field in both the states," Sibal said.

"Last time, we petitioned the EC regarding complaints about anti-social elements trying to influence voters in Haryana's Kaithal," he added.

The Congress had petitioned the EC, alleging that the situation in ...