AAP scheme faces probe over 'illegal data collection' charge
The Hindu
AAP accuses BJP of trying to stop scheme, fearing defeat in upcoming Delhi Assembly polls; L-G orders inquiry.
Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena has ordered an inquiry against private persons allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojna, his office said on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
The AAP alleged that the BJP wanted to stop its scheme and is afraid of a defeat in the Assembly polls scheduled in February.
The L-G also said that the chief secretary of the Delhi government may bring the matter to the knowledge of the Election Commission of India through the chief electoral office given that such canvassing is happening ahead of the election.
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The inquiry was ordered based on a complaint by Congress leader and party's New Delhi Assembly seat candidate Sandeep Dikshit, who recently met Mr. Saxena at Raj Niwas.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner, L-G's principal secretary said, "Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor has desired the Chief Secretary to get an inquiry conducted through Divisional Commissioner in the matter of collection of personal details and forms by non-government people."
It said the police commissioner may direct the field officers to take action as per law against any person found breaching the privacy of citizens by collecting their personal details in the name of enrolling them for "benefits."
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