Sushma Swaraj's religious attire violates model code: Congress

Indore: Congress has filed a complaint with the election commission demanding registration of a case against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by wearing clothes associated with a particular religion.

The complaint was filed by Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesman Narendra Saluja against Swaraj after she allegedly wore "a mukut, chunri and trishul" (crown, shoulder garment and trident) while taking part in a BJP's Women's Cell programme at Mhow near Indore yesterday.

The complainant alleged that since the Model Code of Conduct was in force in Madhya Pradesh, in view of the November 25 assembly polls, Swaraj had violated its provisions by wearing such an attire during the ongoing Navratri festival, in order to influence voters.

During the programme, Sushma praised Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's welfare schemes by quoting examples associated with religious rituals.