AAP files complaint with EC against PM Narendra Modi for violating poll code

NEW DELHI: The AAP on Friday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that his reference to the Armed Forces in a recent interview was in violation of the model code of conduct ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

In a letter to the Election Commission, the AAP legal cell alleged that the Prime Minister talked about Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan, during the interview to obtain political gains.

The AAP said that the EC has given specific instructions for not using photographs of defence personnel and also asked parties not to make any reference to the Armed Forces during the political campaign, doing which would be seen as a violation of the poll code.

“Using his (Abhinandan) name in an interview with an intention to obtain political gain is a complete violation of the model code of conduct,” the AAP alleged in the letter. (AGENCIES)

 

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