The Election Commission of India recognized an alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday.
Both Congress and BJP has moved to the Election Commission and raised the allegation of inciting hatred and created division based on religion, caste and community.
According to the EC’s notice, Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act has been invoked and it has held Party Presidents accountable for reigning in the star campaigners.
“Political Parties will have to take primary responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, star campaigners in particular. Campaign speeches by those holding high positions are more serious consequences,” the Election Commission said in a statement.
The BJP on Monday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was making a false claim about the rise in poverty in the country and urged the Election Commission to take strict action against him.
On the other hand, Congress incited elements of hate speech in PM Modi’s Rajasthan Speech on districtuion of wealth to Muslims – a claim that has sparked debate over Inheritance law.
