TV channels are running two window showing violation of model code of conduct in Uttar Pradesh.
TIMELINE
In one visual Congress candidate from Varanasi Ajai Rai appears wearing party symbol at a polling booth. In another visual, there are some laptops with SP sticker displaying photos of Malayam Singh Yadav & Akhilesh Yadav at a booth in Chandauli district, adjacent to Varanasi.
Centre STAGE
“Everyone takes their hand into poll booth, should we cut it off?…Party which is winning with huge majority should not bother about such small things.”
- MM Joshi, BJP Leader
“BJP earlier said if Modi was wearing lotus symbol then its nothing wrong,now saying take action against Ajay Rai.”
- Meem Afzal, Congress leader
"If Ajay Rai has violated EC code then action should be taken,rules same for all."
- Tariq Anwar, NCP
BOTTOMLINE
EC, reports say, directs Varanasi Returning Officer to file complaint against Congress candidate Ajay Rai for displaying party symbol at polling booth.
