New Delhi: The Congress on Monday approached the Election Commission demanding 'appropriate action' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks at an election rally in Rajasthan and alleged that his comments were 'divisive', were 'malicious' and targeted a political party. Particular religious community.
A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and submitted complaints against the Prime Minister, alleging that he violated the Model Code of Conduct and the Election Commission's instructions.
"The Prime Minister should be held accountable by the ECI for the violations of the Model Code of Conduct as well as the entire range of crimes committed by him and his party, electoral and otherwise," the Congress said in the representation. Its legacy will be tarnished by the poll panel in the case. The delegation of Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Gurdeep Sappal met Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and raised concerns about alleged violations of the Representation of the People Act 1955, various decisions Gave 16 complaints and memorandum against BJP and others for violations.Supreme Court and Model Code of Conduct.
Singhvi told reporters that he discussed in detail some of the 1 complaints made to the Election Commission and the most objectionable comment was made by the Prime Minister.
"We respect his position, he is as much our Prime Minister as he is yours and the BJP's. The higher the position he holds, the greater is his responsibility not to exercise restraint. Unfortunately, the statement we have quoted That is seriously offensive."We cannot accept this from someone as eloquent as our Prime Minister." "We will join hands and pray to him to withdraw these comments, give clarification and we have asked the Election Commission to say that this is the position that I There is a law and we will do the same in this regard as we do with others. I will not repeat what was said, but four or five elements of it are extremely objectionable."
Singhvi said, the Prime Minister has openly talked about community and linked it to deprivation of resources by the majority and capture and monopolization of resources by minorities."He has come up with a Hindu image of nothing less than 'Mangalsutra'. Therefore he has clearly violated Section 123 of the section 123 prohibiting incitement and incitement of communal sentiments, as well as several circulars of the Election Commission, the constitutional ethos and spirit Singhvi said, "Secularism is the basic structure of your Constitution, which makes equal opportunity part of the basic structure of democracy." The Congress leader said, "This is a very serious attack and We hope and believe as the Election Commission is considering that appropriate action will be taken against whoever did this."
The party representation alleged that Modi's statements "make it clear that they have made false and divisive insinuations, targeted a particular religious community and clearly incited the general public to take action and disturb peace , possibly against such a religious community".
It also alleged that the Prime Minister has tried to "mislead" the voters by making "false and unverified allegations which he knows to be false." If it fails to rise to the challenge of upholding the law in the face of these outrageous, deliberate and brazen violations being committed by the party, the Hon'ble ECI risks tarnishing its legacy and abandoning its constitutional mandate.The Congress memorandum to the Election Commission said this would bring dereliction of duty by setting an example of helpless inaction.
The Prime Minister's statements to the voters are not only in violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Model Code, the Indian Penal Code and the Commission's directions, but are also "part of a larger and seriously problematic strategy to create a mala fides." The memorandum said, animosity based on religion and tarnishing of the principal opposition party on the basis of rank lies to adversely impact the minds of voters.
"Any voter can be influenced by a person holding the high position of the Prime Minister of India. Therefore, the seriousness of the crime is even more serious/heinous because it is the Prime Minister of India who is making such false and reckless statements .statement,” the memorandum said. Among the 16 complaints was a representation against an order passed by the Returning Officer of Surat Parliamentary Constituency, canceling the nomination of Nilesh Kumbhani on the grounds that his proposers had claimed that he was Was forced to nominate.
The party's memorandum to the Election Commission said, "Since the complaint, the whereabouts of the proposers are not known and I suspect that they have been kidnapped. Despite the circumstances, the RO canceled the nomination of Shri Nilesh Kumbhani." Passed the order to do so."
The Congress also raised the issue of BJP's alleged continued use of religious figures (Lord Ram) and places of worship (construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya) in its political advertisements.Congress demanded an investigation into Doordarshan News in light of its decision to change the color of its logo to saffron during elections, a color universally associated with the BJP in Indian politics.
Congress also demanded immediate action against the ruling party. He complained to the UGC about the new appointments even when the elections were going on.
A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and submitted complaints against the Prime Minister, alleging that he violated the Model Code of Conduct and the Election Commission's instructions.
"The Prime Minister should be held accountable by the ECI for the violations of the Model Code of Conduct as well as the entire range of crimes committed by him and his party, electoral and otherwise," the Congress said in the representation. Its legacy will be tarnished by the poll panel in the case. The delegation of Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Gurdeep Sappal met Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and raised concerns about alleged violations of the Representation of the People Act 1955, various decisions Gave 16 complaints and memorandum against BJP and others for violations.Supreme Court and Model Code of Conduct.
Singhvi told reporters that he discussed in detail some of the 1 complaints made to the Election Commission and the most objectionable comment was made by the Prime Minister.
"We respect his position, he is as much our Prime Minister as he is yours and the BJP's. The higher the position he holds, the greater is his responsibility not to exercise restraint. Unfortunately, the statement we have quoted That is seriously offensive."We cannot accept this from someone as eloquent as our Prime Minister." "We will join hands and pray to him to withdraw these comments, give clarification and we have asked the Election Commission to say that this is the position that I There is a law and we will do the same in this regard as we do with others. I will not repeat what was said, but four or five elements of it are extremely objectionable."
Singhvi said, the Prime Minister has openly talked about community and linked it to deprivation of resources by the majority and capture and monopolization of resources by minorities."He has come up with a Hindu image of nothing less than 'Mangalsutra'. Therefore he has clearly violated Section 123 of the section 123 prohibiting incitement and incitement of communal sentiments, as well as several circulars of the Election Commission, the constitutional ethos and spirit Singhvi said, "Secularism is the basic structure of your Constitution, which makes equal opportunity part of the basic structure of democracy." The Congress leader said, "This is a very serious attack and We hope and believe as the Election Commission is considering that appropriate action will be taken against whoever did this."
The party representation alleged that Modi's statements "make it clear that they have made false and divisive insinuations, targeted a particular religious community and clearly incited the general public to take action and disturb peace , possibly against such a religious community".
It also alleged that the Prime Minister has tried to "mislead" the voters by making "false and unverified allegations which he knows to be false." If it fails to rise to the challenge of upholding the law in the face of these outrageous, deliberate and brazen violations being committed by the party, the Hon'ble ECI risks tarnishing its legacy and abandoning its constitutional mandate.The Congress memorandum to the Election Commission said this would bring dereliction of duty by setting an example of helpless inaction.
The Prime Minister's statements to the voters are not only in violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Model Code, the Indian Penal Code and the Commission's directions, but are also "part of a larger and seriously problematic strategy to create a mala fides." The memorandum said, animosity based on religion and tarnishing of the principal opposition party on the basis of rank lies to adversely impact the minds of voters.
"Any voter can be influenced by a person holding the high position of the Prime Minister of India. Therefore, the seriousness of the crime is even more serious/heinous because it is the Prime Minister of India who is making such false and reckless statements .statement,” the memorandum said. Among the 16 complaints was a representation against an order passed by the Returning Officer of Surat Parliamentary Constituency, canceling the nomination of Nilesh Kumbhani on the grounds that his proposers had claimed that he was Was forced to nominate.
The party's memorandum to the Election Commission said, "Since the complaint, the whereabouts of the proposers are not known and I suspect that they have been kidnapped. Despite the circumstances, the RO canceled the nomination of Shri Nilesh Kumbhani." Passed the order to do so."
The Congress also raised the issue of BJP's alleged continued use of religious figures (Lord Ram) and places of worship (construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya) in its political advertisements.Congress demanded an investigation into Doordarshan News in light of its decision to change the color of its logo to saffron during elections, a color universally associated with the BJP in Indian politics.
Congress also demanded immediate action against the ruling party. He complained to the UGC about the new appointments even when the elections were going on.
