BJP MP Vijay Goel violates odd-even rule, fined


New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI): BJP MP Vijay Goel today violated the odd-even scheme following which he was fined Rs 2,000 by the traffic police even as Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai visited his residence earlier requesting him to refrain from breaking rules by offering roses.

Goel was challaned near Raisina Road, on his way to Parliament. The BJP leader was also fined an additional Rs 1,500 for driving without licence and vehicle insurance.

On Friday, Goel had announced that he would violate odd-even rules today in protest against "huge expenditure" incurred by the AAP government on advertisements, regarding the scheme, for its "political posturing."

"I have been imposed the fine of 2,000 for violating odd-even rules. Besides, I have been slapped fine of Rs 1500 for driving without licence and vehicle insurance," Goel said. He later clarified that his driving licence and insurance papers were with his drivers.

"On my way to Parliament in an odd numbered car to expose #oddevencorruption of AAP. Successful protest against #oddevencorruption, a scheme wid Maximum publicity & minimum effect (sic)," Goel tweeted.

The Rajya Sabha MP asked the Delhi government to disclose the amount spent on advertisements.

Goel said his protest was against "political posturing" by AAP which he alleged is using odd-even scheme's advertising budget to "plaster Kejriwal's photo everywhere".

Noting that BJP is "never" against any good scheme, he said, "I am for any endeavour that reduces pollution and congestion or brings relief to the people of Delhi."

Transport Minister Gopal Rai had gone to Goel's residence this morning and offered roses to him urging not to violate the scheme.

  

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