Atishi, a prominent figure in the Aam Aadmi Party and the Delhi government, raised serious concerns about the Election Commission's conduct during a recent press briefing. She condemned what she perceives as the Election Commission's alignment with the Bharatiya Janata Party, labeling it as a "subsidiary organization" of the ruling political party.
The controversy stemmed from a show-cause notice that Atishi received, which she claims was leaked to the media by the BJP before she officially received it via mail. Atishi expressed suspicions about the BJP's tactics, suggesting that they orchestrated the timing of the notice's release to the media to discredit her before she had a chance to respond officially.
In addition to criticizing the Election Commission's handling of her case, Atishi pointed out a broader pattern of what she sees as political interference in the electoral process. She highlighted instances where central agencies allegedly targeted opposition leaders like Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress, implying a lack of fair play in the run-up to the elections. Atishi emphasized the need for the Election Commission to maintain neutrality and withstand pressures from the ruling party.