Shocking violation of rules, Chidambaram says of PM's post-vote walk
December 14, 2017  13:55
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Congress leader P Chidambaram today asked the Election Commission why it picked on the party's president-elect Rahul Gandhi for giving media interviews while leaving out BJP leaders who did the same thing. In a series of tweets, Chidambaram accused the poll panel of sleeping on the job and also asked people in Gujarat to exercise their franchise and "change" the BJP government in the state.


"Yesterday, PM made a speech. BJP's President gave an interview. Railway Minister gave an interview. Why have all these escaped the EC's attention? Why pick on only Mr Rahul Gandhi's interview?" Chidambaram said.


The former finance and home minister said the BJP petitioning the Election Commission is an act of "desperation".


An interview after the campaign ends is the norm for every candidate and every campaigner in every election, he said. "Allowing a roadshow of PM on voting day is a gross violation of code of conduct. It is an election campaign. What is the EC doing?" Chidambaram asked.


The second and final phase of the Gujarat elections is being held today. The votes will be counted on December 18.
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