Rights group writes to EC, seeks action against BJP candidate for ‘derogatory’ remark targeting disabled

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The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People has requested the Election Commission to take action against BJP’s Safidon candidate Ram Kumar Gautam. He allegedly used derogatory terms about disabled individuals during his campaign, violating the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and the EC's Model...

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Ram Kumar Gautam

Indian politician

Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
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Safidon

Place in Haryana, India

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Act by the Indian Parliament to comply with a United Nations Convention

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