ECI has invoked Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held social gathering presidents accountable, as a primary step, to reign in star campaigners.
After the Election Commission of India took cognizance of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, the BJP has requested for one week whereas the Congress sought a further 14 days to respond to the notice.
ECI has invoked Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held social gathering presidents accountable, as a primary step, to reign in star campaigners. Both events nationwide presidents had to respond to the notice right this moment until 5 pm.
However, in accordance to the sources, each events have requested for more time to respond.
“Political parties will have to take primary responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, star campaigners in particular. Campaign speeches by those holding high positions are of more serious consequences,” mentioned the Election Commission.
The BJP had alleged that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi was making a false declare in regards to the rise in poverty within the nation and urged the Election Commission to take ‘strict motion’ in opposition to him.
Complaining with the ballot panel, the BJP additionally accused Gandhi of constant to create a North-South divide within the nation based mostly on language and area to vitiate the ballot environment.
The Congress approached the ballot physique and formally lodged a grievance in search of motion in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his feedback at an election rally in Rajasthan on Sunday whereby he alleged that the Congress supposed to redistribute public wealth to Muslims.
“The only available remedy compatible with the principle of zero tolerance towards allegations of corrupt practices, is the disqualification of the candidates who try to create a divide between different classes of the citizens of India regardless of the stature or position of that candidate,” the Congress memorandum had mentioned.
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