Published 19:03 IST, November 11th 2024
'Reprimand, Censure, Restrain Rahul From Handing Out Lies': BJP Writes to Election Commission
In a formal letter, the BJP called for action against Rahul Gandhi, claiming his statement was baseless and intended to mislead the public.
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New Delhi: Hours, after Congress filed a complaint with Election Commission over BJP 's vertisement campaign in election-bound Jharkhand , Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ), has submitted a letter to Election Commission (EC), urging it to censure and restrain Congress leer Rahul Gandhi for a "gross violation" of Model Code of Conduct. In its written complaint, BJP accused Gandhi of "falsely alleging that or states were stealing and snatching opportunities from Maharashtra ."
"We wish to bring to your tice gross violation, of MCC and or electoral and penal laws, by Shri Rahul Gandhi of Indian National Congress , while Model Code of Conduct enforced effective 15th October 2024 in State of Maharashtra (sic)," complaint re, while citing objectionable comments.
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BJP has urged Election Commission to "reprimand, censure, and restrain" Rahul Gandhi from "spreing lies during his campaign" for next week's Maharashtra election.
"We informed poll panel that Leer of Opposition Rahul Gandhi spre falsehoods in Maharashtra, claiming that BJP wants to crush Constitution," said Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who led BJP delegation that met with senior election officials.
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What Rahul Gandhi H Said?
During an election rally in Mumbai on vember 6, Rahul Gandhi alleged that production of Apple iPhones and Boeing aeroplanes in or states is being done on expenses of Maharashtra.
Attacking BJP, Rahul Gandhi, in same rally, h furr accused saffron party, along with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), of seeking to destroy Constitution of India.
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"re is a battle of ideology in country. On one side is BJP-RSS. On or side is INDIA alliance. On one side, re is Ambedkar ji's Constitution, which has unity, equality, love and respect. On or hand, are people of BJP-RSS, who want to destroy Constitution. But y (BJP-RSS) don't say this openly because if y speak it openly n whole country will stand against m," Gandhi scion h stated.
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