BJP's Giriraj Singh booked for poll code violation
April 26, 2019  08:18
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A case was registered against Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh at Begusarai police station for violating the model code of conduct by making controversial remarks against the Muslim community. 

This comes in response to Singh's statement where he demanded the Election Commission impose a ban on the use of green flags, associated with religious and political bodies of Muslims. He alleged that the green flags not only spread hate but also create a perception of being used in Pakistan.

In his complaint to the EC, the complainant alleged that Singh's remarks hurt the sentiments of a section of a minority group. 

The FIR was lodged under sections 125 of the Representation of People Act and 153 A, 295A, 171C, 188, 298, 505 of the Indian Penal Code.

Lok Sabha polls in 14 out of the 40 seats at stake in Bihar were conducted in the first three phases - on April 11, 18 and 23. 

-- ANI
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