Fri. Mar 29th, 2024

The Election Commission of India issued a show cause notice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandigarh nominee Kirron Kher for using the word ‘railgate’ in her campaign. The Poll Body has sought a response from the sitting MP for her action.

The Poll Commission notice came hours Indian National Congress Candidate and former Union Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal filed a complaint against Kher for using the word ‘railgate’ to defame him.

Nodal Officer Anil Garg told media that Kirron Kher has been asked by the poll commission to furnish a response within 24 hours. Bharatiya Janata Party nominee in her social media post while asserting the need of metro in Chandigarh said, ‘Also, because Kirron Kher is not interested in Railgate’ to indirectly launched a salvo at her opponent Pawan Kumar Bansal.

Advocate Pankaj Chandgothia on behalf on Congress Candidate Pawan Kumar Bansal stated the Kirron Kher in her campaign has intentionally used the word “rail-gate” to defame the then Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal. The Complaint further added that Bansal has been granted clean chit by several investigating agencies. Apart from this, he has been made a prosecution witness in alleged cases.

Chandgothia further stated that the statement by Kirron Kher violated clause 2 of the Model Code of Conduct.

Demanding action against BJP Candidate, Complaint further stated that She should be debarred from contesting and campaigning for the national elections until the statements are publicly withdrawn.

Last week, Kher was served a show cause notice for using children in her poll campaign.

Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Kher in a run-up to the national elections 2019 will be taking on Congress nominee and Former Union Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal. AAP has nominated Former MP Harmohan Dhawan for the Lok Sabha Seat. Dhawan had in 1989 won the seat contesting on Janata Dal ticket.

Kirron Kher had in 2014 national elections defeated Pawan Kumar Bansal with a slim margin of 60,000 votes. Bansal had represented the seat three times since 1999.

General Elections have already begun and is being held across seven phases from April 11 to May 19. Counting of the votes will be held on May 23.

Chandigarh to elect a new Member of Parliament will vote on May 19 during seventh and the last phase of voting.

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