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Gujarat Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani Booked for Alleged Rioting and Election Code Violations
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:47 PM
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Gujarat Congress legislator Jignesh Mevani has been booked by police for alleged involvement in rioting and breaches of the Model Code of Conduct during recent elections.
Police in Gujarat have formally booked Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani on charges of participating in rioting and violating the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the latest polls, the report said. The filing follows a complaint that Mevani allegedly incited unrest at a public gathering and engaged in activities prohibited under election rules.
According to the authorities, the alleged rioting involved clashes between supporters of rival parties, leading to damage to public property and disruption of law and order. In addition, investigators allege that Mevani breached poll regulations by exceeding campaign expenditure limits and distributing prohibited items to voters.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act. While the police have not disclosed further details, they indicated that the investigation is ongoing. No comment was obtained from Mevani or his party at the time of reporting.
According to the authorities, the alleged rioting involved clashes between supporters of rival parties, leading to damage to public property and disruption of law and order. In addition, investigators allege that Mevani breached poll regulations by exceeding campaign expenditure limits and distributing prohibited items to voters.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act. While the police have not disclosed further details, they indicated that the investigation is ongoing. No comment was obtained from Mevani or his party at the time of reporting.