EC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti', pickpocket remarks targeting PM

The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued show cause notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his Jaibkatra Pickpocket and Pannauti remarks on Prime Minister Modi in an election rallyThe BJP wrote a complaint to ECI on November 22 about Rahul Gandhi using derogatory remarks about PM Modi in his ralliesWhereas a complaint has been received from the BJP copy enclosed alleging that you on 22nd November 2023 in a public meeting at Bayatu District Barmer Rajasthan made wild allegations and spoke in a derisive and obnoxious manner about the Prime Minister It is alleged that comparing a PM to a Jaibkatra pickpocket and using the word Pannauti is unbecoming of a very senior leader of a National Political Party Further the allegation of grant of waivers of Rs 1400000 crores for the past 9 years is asserted by the BJP as not borne out on facts the ECI letter to Rahul Gandhi saidFurthermore they are allegedly in violation of Section 123 4 of the RP Act Section 171G 504 505 2 and 499 of the IPC and provisions of the Model Code of Conduct It addedEarlier Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Barmer claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modis presence in the Narendra Modi stadium was the reason behind Indias World Cup final lossOur guys were playing well they would have won the world cup But Panauti made us lose The TV guys wont tell you this but people know Rahul said while campaigning at Rajasthans Barmer on MondayThe ECI further asked Rahul Gandhi to explain why the action be not taken against him in the matter till November 25Accordingly you are requested to provide your explanation on the allegation made and to show causes as to why action as deemed fit for alleged violation of MCC and relevant penal provisions is not initiated by the Commission Your reply if any be reached by 1800 hrs of November 25 2023 If no reply is received by then action deemed fit will be taken by the Commission the letter saidThe BJP in its complaint to ECI asked to take appropriate action against the Congress leader It will spoil the electoral environment where abusing usage of objectionable and offensive language to defame respectable individuals and spreading false news will become inevitable BJP saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever