Achi news desk-
GUWAHATI: The Election Commission (EC) of India has initiated an inquiry into alleged violations of the Code of Conduct (MCC) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, following complaints from their respective parties.
In a move to address the allegations, the EC invoked Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents accountable for the conduct of star campaigners. As a first step, EC directed BJP president JP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge to respond to the allegations against Modi and Gandhi by 11 am on April 29.
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"Political parties must take primary responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, especially star campaigns. The campaign speeches of high officials have more serious consequences," The election committee stated in the announcement.
The BJP filed a complaint with the poll panel accusing Rahul Gandhi of making false claims about the rise in poverty in the country. The BJP also accused Gandhi of trying to create a divide between the north and the south on the basis of language and region, which they claimed could harm the electoral environment.
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On the other hand, the Congress party filed a complaint seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress memorandum called for zero tolerance towards corrupt practices, and suggested the disqualification of candidates who try to create divisions between different classes of Indian citizens, regardless of their status or position.
