Indian poll panel pulls up Rahul Gandhi for ‘bad omen’, 'pickpocket' jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi

EC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti', pickpocket remarks targeting PM Narendra Modi

EC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti', pickpocket remarks targeting PM Narendra Modi The Election Commission (EC) issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday for his ''panauti'', ''pickpocket'' and ''loan waiver for the super rich'' jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and asked him to respond by Saturday.The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached the poll panel against the former Congress presi…

Indian poll panel pulls up Rahul Gandhi for ‘bad omen’, 'pickpocket' jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Indian poll body on Thursday (Nov 23) issued a notice to Congress parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi over his 'panauti' (bad omen) and 'pickpocket' jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in poll-bound western Rajasthan state. The Election Commission (EC) acted on a complaint filed by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) that wanted the Gandhi scion to be penalised.

EC Serves Notice to Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi for 'Panauti' Remark

The Election Commission (EC) of India on Thursday, 23 November, issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "panauti", and "pickpocket" remarks allegedly aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi has been asked by the election body to respond by Saturday evening.Details: At a rally in poll-bound Rajasthan, the Wayanad MP allegedly referred to Modi as ‘Panauti’, insinuating that his presence in the World Cup cricket fi…

Panauti remark against PM Modi | Election Commission issues notice to Rahul

ECI issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for using words "Jebkatra" and "Panauti" against PM Modi. BJP had approached ECI to take action against Gandhi for calling Modi a "Panauti" at an election rally. Gandhi alleged Modi diverts people's attention while Adani "picks their pockets".

Rahul Gandhi Gets Poll Body Notice For 'Panauti' Comments On PM Modi

Congress's Rahul Gandhi has come under the lens of the Election Commission over his "Panauti" comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The commission sent him a notice today, asking him to provide an explanation to the allegations made in a complaint filed by the BJP. He has to file his response by Saturday evening. The BJP complaint also alleged that Mr Gandhi had used other derogatory terms and made unverified allegations during his campaign i…

EC issues notice to Congress' Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti', pickpocket remarks targeting PM Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was issued a show-cause notice by the Election Commission for allegedly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with words like "panauti" and "pickpocket". BJP appealed, claiming Gandhi's language was "unbecoming" of a high-ranking official. The EC reminded Gandhi that it is against the Model Code of Conduct for leaders to level unfounded accusations against political opponents.