Just in: A petition alleging PM Narendra Modi had violated election rules when he was Gujarat Chief Minister has been rejected by the Gujarat High Court.


On April 30, 2014 while polling for the Lok Sabha elections were on in Gujarat, Modi had addressed a meeting after voting in the Ranip area of Ahmedabad. During the meeting Modi was seen holding his party symbol 'lotus' while showing his inked finger. He also clicked a 'selfie' and posted it on his Twitter account.


Following this an FIR was filed against Modi and others on directions of the Election Commission of India for violation of provisions of Sections 126 (1) (a) and 126 (1) (b) of Representation of People (RP) Act 1951, for holding public meeting, under IPC section 188, for violating election notification and CrPC section 144 which prohibits more than four people from gathering for a specific purpose.

As per the section 126 (1) (a) of RP Act, there is a prohibition of public meetings during period of 48 hours ending with hour fixed for conclusion of poll.