FIR Filed Against Babulal Marandi for Alleged Election Code Violation in Giridih

An FIR was registered against Jharkhand Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during the silence period before municipal polls in Giridih. Authorities reported a gathering of Marandi and supporters at a hotel after campaigning ended, which is prohibited. Marandi denied wrongdoing, stating he was having dinner and left voluntarily. The BJP criticized the FIR as politically motivated, while officials cited evidence from a Flying Surveillance Team raid.