Arvind Kejriwal Gets EC Notice Over Social Media Posts Targeting PM Narendra Modi
The EC on Tuesday issued notice to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after BJP complained to the EC that two tweets posted on the party's official handle allegedly portrayed PM Modi in a disparaging, insulting and defamatory manner.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal found himself amid controversy after the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) approached the Election Commission (EC) with a complaint of "unethical" social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EC on Tuesday issued notice to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after BJP complained to the EC that two tweets posted on the party's official handle allegedly portrayed PM Modi in a disparaging, insulting and defamatory manner. "The posts prima facie violate MCC (Model Code of Conduct) as well as provisions of election and penal laws; asks him to explain the statement by 16th Nov, as to why appropriate action for violation of MCC as well as provisions of election and penal laws should not be taken against you," EC said. Delhi Land Acquisition Case: Atishi Submits Preliminary Report to CM Arvind Kejriwal, Recommends Removal of Top Officers, Says Sources.
Arvind Kejriwal Gets EC Notice
Election Commission (EC) issues notice to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after BJP complained to EC that two tweets posted on the party's official handle allegedly portrayed PM Modi in a disparaging, insulting and defamatory manner.
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