MCC violations: EC drags it feet in some cases, acts cautiously

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 20, 2024
The Election Commission swiftly acted on complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for violating electoral laws and model code of conduct (MCC). BJP, CPI, and CPI(ML) also filed complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll panel sent notices to Kharge and BJP chief J P Nadda for responses.

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Mallikarjun Kharge

Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)
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Delhi police filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a BJP complaint alleging physical assault and incitement during a Parliament scuffle...
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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
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Rahul Gandhi

Indian politician (born 1970)
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J. P. Nadda

Indian lawyer and politician (born 1960)
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
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