ECI takes note of alleged MCC violations by Modi, Rahul Gandhi
The poll panel forwarded the complaints to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge seeking their response by 11 am on April 29.
The poll panel forwarded the complaints to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge seeking their response by 11 am on April 29.
“We have asked the Election Commission to state that this is the position in law, we will do in his respect, whatever we do with others,’’ he said.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) defended the integrity of the electronic voting system, asserting that it was not prone to any external interference or manipulations.
Sources in the know at Raj Bhavan claimed that the poll panel through a mail today advised against the Governor’s plan tomorrow, 48 hours before the polls on Friday.
The Election Commission (EC) has declared 2,498 booths, under Asansol Lok Sabha seat as super sensitive.
The Suvidha portal is a technological solution developed by ECI to ensure a level playing-field upholding the democratic principles of free, fair and transparent elections.
Rahul Gandhi had alleged that PM Modi is trying to fix the elections in his favour.
The complaint alleges that Chief Minister Vijayan made the speech with the aim of instilling fear and hatred among the Muslim community.
The BJP requested the poll panel to take "stringent action" against the Congress leader for his remarks.
DMK had filed a complaint against Union Minister of State and BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje for alleged violation of the violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC).