Prayagraj. Regarding the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections (UP Election 2022), the Allahabad High Court has said that during the election one should not be compelled to deposit arms without any reason. The order passed earlier in this regard should be followed. Justice SD Singh has given this order while disposing of the petition of Anees Ahmed, a retired executive officer of Nagar Palika Parishad, resident of Rajapur Prayagraj and chairman of Bakshi Educational Trust.
It was stated on behalf of the petitioner that his No criminal case registered against Not there. He has kept a licensed pistol for his safety. The High Court has already issued an order in the Harihar Singh case that no one should be compelled to deposit arms during elections unless there is a solid reason for the criminal case. Despite this, he is being asked to deposit arms. The court said that after considering the criminal cases, a written order should be given. Do not hoard unnecessary weapons. The court had directed the DGP to issue a circular and direct the SSP and SP of all the districts to follow the order. Despite this order, the police is harassing the senior citizen.
Let us tell you that voting is to be held in seven phases in Uttar Pradesh. It will begin with voting in 58 seats in 11 districts of the western part of the state on February 10. In the second phase, on February 14, voting will be held in 55 seats of the state. Voting for 59 seats in the third phase in Uttar Pradesh, 60 seats in the fourth phase on February 23, 60 seats in the fifth phase on February 27, 57 seats in the sixth phase on March 3 and 54 seats in the seventh phase on March 7. Will happen. At the same time, the results of UP elections will come on March 10.