Election Commission Issues Notice to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Over Controversial Remarks
EC steps in, issues notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi
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The Election Commission of India has issued a notice to Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian National Congress, regarding his controversial 'terrorist' remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a complaint, claiming the statement violated the Model Code of Conduct during campaigning.
- 01The Election Commission of India issued a notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks about PM Modi.
- 02The BJP condemned Kharge's statement as unacceptable and demanded an apology.
- 03Kharge clarified that his comments were misunderstood and aimed at the government's actions against opposition leaders.
- 04The controversy arose during the final day of campaigning in Tamil Nadu.
- 05Kharge's comments have led to ongoing criticism from BJP leaders.
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The Election Commission of India has intervened in the controversy surrounding Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'terrorist.' This notice follows a complaint from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which deemed the statement unacceptable and a violation of the Model Code of Conduct during elections. The incident occurred during the last day of campaigning in Tamil Nadu, where Kharge claimed that his comments were misunderstood. He argued that he was addressing the government's use of central agencies against opposition leaders, creating a climate of fear through investigations and raids. Despite his clarification, BJP leaders maintained their criticism, labeling the remark as 'atrocious' and calling for strict action from the Election Commission. Kharge is now required to formally respond to the notice issued by the poll body.
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This controversy could influence public opinion and voter sentiment in the ongoing election campaign, particularly in Tamil Nadu.
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