Gonda (UP), Apr 10 (PTI) A case was filed on Wednesday against BJP candidate Kirtivardhan Singh, who is seeking reelection from Gonda Lok Sabha seat, for violating the model code of conduct, a senior official said here.

District Magistrate Neha Sharma said the case was filed against Singh at Chhapia police station for organising a workers' conference at his farmhouse in Maskanwa on April 3 without permission. The matter came to light after photos and videos of the event were posted on the Facebook account of the BJP candidate.

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An investigation was launched into the matter under the supervision of the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC), following which a flying squad team lodged the case, Sharma said.

She said that if any political party or candidate holds rallies, public meetings, road shows and other such activities without permission, a case will be filed against them for violation of the model code of conduct.

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