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INDORE: Putting up a ‘Chowkidar’ sign next to his SUV’s registration plate cost has set up a BJP MLA for a court date. Besides, BJP has launched ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ campaign and, thus, installing a nameplate that says ‘Chowkidar’ is its promotion. Ram Dongare, legislator from Pandhana , was fined by Khandwa police on Monday evening for violating traffic rules.During a routine check at Indira Chowk in Khandwa, traffic police stopped a car with a sign on its grille that said ‘Chowkidar Pandhana’. “The law says that only a number plate can be installed on the vehicle. It’s a violation of model code of conduct,” Kaul told TOI.When police explained the law, the MLA agreed to remove the sign, said Kaul.The registration plate, too, was improper and a searchlight was installed on the roof without the owner having taken permission..