Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: In A letter by Election Commission to Congress, Madhya Pradesh joint Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said:
“The party should stop the broadcast of the “Chowkidar Chor Hai” ad campaign.”
The Election Commission has banned the Congress’s “Chowkidar Chor Hai” ad campaign in Madhya Pradesh.
In a letter to Rahul Gandhi’s party on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh joint chief electoral officer (CEO) Rajesh Kaul said the Congress should immediately stop the broadcast of the ad campaign.
The BJP had objected to the campaign, saying it was a personal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has often referred to himself as an anti-corruption “chowkidar” (security guard) at election rallies, reported NDTV.
The joint chief election officer also informed all the state district officers to discontinue the Congress ad campaign as the media certification and inspection committee has already canceled the ad today (Thursday).
Chief Election Officer VL Kantarao has directed that action should be taken against the Congress, news agency IANS reported.
The poll body has temporarily banned some leaders including Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over their incendiary speeches.
The Supreme Court has been warning the poll body to keep a track of inflammatory activities used by political parties to maneuver vote bank which can have a great impact on this national elections.
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