May 22nd 2024.
The Election Commission has recently made a statement urging both the BJP and the Congress to refrain from using caste, community, language, or religious lines while campaigning. They emphasized that India's diverse and rich socio-cultural fabric should not be sacrificed for the sake of elections.
This comes in the wake of a notice issued to BJP president JP Nadda over allegations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a divisive speech in Rajasthan's Banswara. The EC rejected Nadda's defence and reminded him and other star campaigners of the BJP to avoid any campaign rhetoric that promotes religious or communal divisions.
The Election Commission also called out the BJP for any speeches that may potentially divide society. In addition to Nadda, the EC had also sent a similar notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking him to respond to complaints filed by the BJP against him and senior leader Rahul Gandhi for their remarks.
The EC did not accept Kharge's defence and urged the Congress to refrain from politicizing the defense forces and making statements that could be considered divisive regarding the socio-economic makeup of the armed forces. They also requested the Congress to ensure that their star campaigners and candidates do not make false claims about the Constitution being abolished or sold.
To maintain decorum and responsible discourse, the EC has asked the presidents of both national parties to issue formal instructions to their star campaigners. They hope that this will encourage a more respectful and inclusive approach to campaigning.
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