New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to BJP MP Yogi Adityanath for violating the model code of conduct by making allegedly inflammatory remarks while campaigning for assembly by-polls in Noida.
Taking cognisance of Adityanath's reported remarks, EC said it is of the opinion that "prima facie" he has "violated" provisions of the model code of conduct.
The poll panel has asked him to respond by tomorrow evening as to why action should not be taken against him.
In its show cause notice, EC has reproduced four reported remarks of Adityanath made on Sunday which it said were violative of the model code.
According to EC, the Gorakhpur MP, often accused of making hate speeches by the opposition, said mikes from a temple were removed in Moradabad but were allowed in mosques and those who protested were sent to jail.
The poll watchdog also said Adityanath reportedly said that an India without Ram cannot be imagined.
It said Adityanath also said those who trouble Hindus with riots will have to pay dearly.
He, according to EC's notice, sought votes for the BJP candidate in the name of Lord Ram.
EC reminded the Gorakhpur MP of the various provisions of the Representation of the People Act and the model code of conduct which prohibits people from indulging in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities.
It also said making an appeal to vote on the ground of religion is a corrupt practice under Section 123(3) of the Representation of People Act.
Polling will take place on September 13 in Noida and other assembly constituencies of UP where by-polls are taking place.
Taking cognisance of Adityanath's reported remarks, EC said it is of the opinion that "prima facie" he has "violated" provisions of the model code of conduct.
The poll panel has asked him to respond by tomorrow evening as to why action should not be taken against him.
In its show cause notice, EC has reproduced four reported remarks of Adityanath made on Sunday which it said were violative of the model code.
The poll watchdog also said Adityanath reportedly said that an India without Ram cannot be imagined.
It said Adityanath also said those who trouble Hindus with riots will have to pay dearly.
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EC reminded the Gorakhpur MP of the various provisions of the Representation of the People Act and the model code of conduct which prohibits people from indulging in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities.
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Polling will take place on September 13 in Noida and other assembly constituencies of UP where by-polls are taking place.
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