CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress Chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who was summoned for allegedly making a casteist remark against former Union Home Minister Buta Singh, failed to appear before the State Scheduled Castes Commission early this week, citing his pre-occupation in the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll.
However, his counsel appeared but failed to submit the power of Attorney (vakalatnama) during proceedings.
Raja Warring, who was booked by the police, sought exemption from personal appearance and sought a new date after the elections conclude.
Meanwhile, the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner of Tarn Taran has also sought exemption from appearing before the commission.
Providing the details to the media, Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi said the District Election Officer, through a formal communication, informed him that a letter had been issued to Raja Warring seeking clarification in the matter, which is currently being verified by the police.
He said the District Election Officer has requested exemption from the November 6 appearance due to the ongoing bye-election in the constituency.
Accepting the request, the commission has granted time till November 17.