April 25th 2024.
The Election Commission of India has taken an unprecedented step by addressing a complaint against the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. This comes after opposition parties filed complaints against Modi's speech in Banswara, Rajasthan, where he was accused of making divisive and defamatory remarks.
In addition, the Election Commission has also asked the Congress party to respond to complaints filed by the BJP against their president, Mallikarjun Kharge, and senior leader, Rahul Gandhi, for their respective statements. In a letter addressed to BJP President J P Nadda, the Election Commission has requested a response by Monday to the complaints filed by the Congress, CPI, and CPI regarding Modi's speech on April 21.
The Commission has also urged Nadda to ensure that all-star campaigners of the party uphold high standards of political discourse and adhere to the provisions of the model code of conduct. This move by the Commission is significant as it is the first time that a complaint against a prime minister has been taken into consideration. The Commission has invoked provisions of the Representation of the People Act, which holds party presidents accountable for the actions of their star campaigners.
Similar letters were also sent to the Congress president, with regards to allegations made by the BJP against Gandhi and Kharge. Although the letters did not directly name any of the leaders, they attached the representations received by the Commission, which contained details of the allegations against them.
The Congress had alleged that Modi's speech in Banswara accused them of wanting to distribute the wealth of the people to Muslims and even suggested that they would take away the ‘mangalsutra’ of women. On the other hand, the BJP filed a complaint against Gandhi for making malicious and sinister allegations against Modi during a speech in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. They also accused Kharge of violating the model code by claiming discrimination against SCs and STs in not being invited to the Ram temple consecration ceremony.
The Election Commission's actions serve as a reminder to all political parties to maintain the integrity of the model code of conduct and refrain from making divisive and defamatory statements. It is a crucial step in ensuring a fair and ethical election process for the upcoming polls.
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