EC notice to Kejriwal for remarks against Cong, BJP

May 11, 2014 18:06

The Election Commission today issued a show cause notice to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged remarks in Amethi that even if a single vote is cast in favour of Congress and BJP, then it will be "treachery against God and the country".

Noting that prima facie he violated provisions of the Model Code of Conduct, the Commission has given him time till May 13 evening to present his views on the matter failing which the poll body will take a decision without further reference to him.

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