Congress candidate Nagma fails to file nomination papers, blames police

Meerut: Actor and Congress candidate from Meerut constituency, Nagma, could not file her nomination papers today and alleged that the man carrying the documents was not allowed by the police to enter the Collector's office.

The actor alleged that police stopped district Congress president Saleem Bharti, who was carrying her nomination papers and affidavits, at the gate and did not allow him to enter the Collector's office.

According to the rule, only five persons can accompany the candidate inside the Collector's office during the filing of nomination papers.

However, when contacted, senior police officers refused to comment on the issue. Nagma said that she will consult senior party leaders about filing nomination tomorrow.