EC panel to probe PM's address for poll code breach

March 27, 2019 21:21

JUST IN: The Election Commission has set up panel of officers to examine Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation today in light of model code which is in force.

In a broadcast to the nation on television, radio and social media, Modi announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite.

'Matter related to address of the prime minister to the nation on electronic media today afternoon has been brought to the notice of ECI.

'The Commission has directed a Committee of Officers to examine the matter immediately in the light of Model Code of Conduct,' the EC said. -- ANI/PTI

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