Notice to BJP and Congress Regarding Complaints of Election Violations Against PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi

The Election Commission has requested a response from the presidents of the BJP and Congress, JP Nadda and Mallikarjun Kharge, by April 29 at 11 am. The panel issued notices to both parties, including copies of the complaints made by each against the other.

The Election Commission has addressed both parties regarding the use of “low-level personal attacks” and urged them to abstain from such behavior. The BJP had complained about the Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, making “derisive and obnoxious utterances” against the Prime Minister, while the Congress accused PM Modi of making divisive remarks about its manifesto and the party’s plans.

The ongoing Lok Sabha election commenced on April 19 and will span 44 days until June 1, with voting taking place over seven phases. The results will be announced on June 4.

The BJP and Congress have been engaged in a back-and-forth exchange of complaints and censures, and the Election Commission has intervened by issuing notices and urging both parties to maintain decorum during the electoral process.