Bihar court grants bail to Cong leader Kanhaiya Kumar in 7-year-old model code violation case

Begusarai (Bihar), Jul 13 (PTI) Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar was on Monday granted bail by an MP-MLA Court in Bihar's Begusarai district in connection with a seven-year-old model code of conduct violation case. After Kumar surrendered before the court, Special Judge Vivek Chandra Verma released him on furnishing two bail bonds of Rs 10,000 each. The case was lodged against Kumar during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, when he contested from Begusarai seat on the CPI ticket. “The opposition is always accused of violating the model code of conduct. However, those in power violate it regularly and act against the constitution belligerently. No action is taken against them. I hope that I will get justice from the court,” Kumar told reporters. An FIR was lodged against Kumar at Bachhwara police station during the polls over a poster that was pasted on a house in Rudauli village without the owner's permission. Following the investigation, police filed a chargesheet against Kumar before the court. After taking cognisance of the chargesheet, the court initiated proceedings to secure his appearance. Complying with the court process, Kumar appeared before the MP-MLA Court on Monday, surrendered, and moved a bail application. The matter will now be taken up on the next date fixed by the court. PTI CORR SUK NN