Udupi: EC and RTO officials take out ‘Chowkidar’ stickers from vehicles

Udupi, 03 Apr 2019 [Fik/News Sources]: The election officials have swung into action after the 'Chowkidar' battle between the BJP and the Congress reached Udupi.

The officers received several complaints from both the parties regarding Chowkidar stickers. Following complaints, the additional deputy commissioner instructed the election officers and RTO on Tuesday to take immediate action.

The officers have started removing 'Mei Bhi Chowkidar' and 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' stickers pasted on vehicles.

It may be recalled that local Congress leaders and workers had pasted 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' stickers on about 50 cars and auto rickshaws in and around the city.

'Chowkidar' (guard) refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has time and again proclaimed himself as 'Chowkidar' guarding the nation against corruption and other ills. The PM recently launched the 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign on Twitter which received huge response from BJP supporters, and within a day went on to become the top trending topic on the social media platform.

On the other hand, the Congress led by its president Rahul Gandhi has countered it with the 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' campaign, over the alleged Rafale scam and accusing PM Modi of 'favouring' industrialists.