New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) The Election Commission Wednesday issues a show-cause notice to Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his remarks that the Narendra Modi government has formulated a new law which allows tribals to be shot dead.

The commission has given Gandhi 48 hours to respond to the notice, failing which "it will take a decision without further reference to him".

The notice has been served to him through a special messenger. PTI NAB

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