ECI Takes Cognizance of MCC Breach By PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Amid the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India has taken the cognizance of alleged poll code breach by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on April 25, Thursday.

The Poll Commission has invoked Article 77 of the Representation of People's Act and also held the party presidents accountable for the breach. Moreover, the ECI has sought a response from BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge by 11:00 AM on 29th April. 

The ECI also stated that Political parties must take primary and increasing responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, star campaigners in particular. Campaign speeches by those holding high positions are of more serious consequence.