Mallikarjun Kharge: Mallikarjun Kharge’s problem increases! Election Commission notice over ‘terrorist’ statement, seeks clarification within 24 hours

• Mallikarjun Khargen’s problem increase!
• Election Commission notice on ‘terrorist’ statement
• Clarification sought within 24 hours

Election Commission Issues Notice to Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly using the word ‘terrorist’ in reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Election Commission of India (ECI) A strict stance has been taken. The Commission has issued a notice to Kharge and has demanded an explanation within 24 hours. According to the information received, the Commission feels that this comment is a possible violation of the ‘Model Code of Conduct’. In particular, the Commission has taken serious note of this comment, in view of the provisions regarding maintenance of decorum and avoidance of the use of provocative or offensive language during the election period.

The Election Commission’s action comes at a time when a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation met the commission on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest against Kharge’s remarks. While demanding strict action in this matter, BJP said that this action should be a ‘vision’ for others. The high-level BJP delegation included Union Ministers Kiran Rijiju, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal along with the party’s National General Secretary Arun Singh. All these leaders urged the Election Commission to intervene in the matter and take action on this “poisonous statement” of the Congress president.

Speaking to the media, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju said that the BJP delegation has expressed deep sorrow and anger over the offensive language used against the Prime Minister and demanded immediate attention to the matter. “Kharge calling PM Modi a ‘terrorist’ is not just a comment, but a gross insult to the entire country. Such shameful behavior cannot be normalized,” he said.

What exactly was the dispute?

At a press conference held in Chennai on Tuesday, Kharge had used the word ‘terrorist’ in reference to the Prime Minister while replying to a question; After that, the controversy erupted. However, he later clarified that his statement had been “misunderstood”. Kharge said, “I had no intention to suggest that Prime Minister Modi is a terrorist. My intention was to say that fear is being created among people and various institutions and systems are being used to intimidate and intimidate people.” He explained that the purpose of his remarks was to criticize the “climate of fear” created under the current government.

He further alleged that several important institutions, including the investigative agencies, are working under political pressure, which is undermining democratic values ​​and norms. After these comments, the political debate has become more heated. Several BJP leaders including Union Ministers and Members of Parliament have launched a strong attack on Kharge and the Congress party. Calling Khargen’s statement ‘irresponsible’ and ‘unacceptable’, BJP leaders have demanded an apology; Also, the Congress leadership has been accused of degrading the quality of political dialogue.