Raj Babbar is the Congress candidate from Ghaziabad
A fresh FIR been registered against actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar, a Congress candidate from Ghaziabad, for allegedly carrying his roadshow beyond the stipulated time in Masuri area of the constituency in violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
(India Votes 2014: schedule)According to police, Babbar had sought permission to organise his roadshow till 5 pm on Thursday evening, but he continued with his roadshow in Nahal Village till 7.30 pm.
"We gave Babbar permission to carry his roadshow till 5 pm on Thursday, but he continued with it by 7.30 pm, violating the Model Code of Conduct. An FIR has been registered against
him at Masuri police station," said Subodh, the station officer of the police station.
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Police said a probe has been ordered in this regard.
This is the second FIR registered against Babbar for carrying his roadshow beyond the stipulated time.
Earlier, he was booked in Pilakhua area of the constituency for violating the Model Code of Conduct.