Take down objectionable clip, EC tells Jharkhand BJP

Published On : 2024-11-19T09:14:10+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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NEW DELHI: Taking serious note of complaints from JMM and Congress Congress against a "misleading and malicious" video posted by the Jharkhand BJP on its social media platforms the EC has asked the

The commission also directed the Jharkhand chief electoral officer (CEO) to seek an explanation from the BJP on the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct because of the post.

Ahead of the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly polls on November 20 JMM and Congress had objected to the video calling it "misleading and divisive".

The CEO has been directed to immediately take action in coordination with the designated authority under the IT Act's section 79(3)(b) to get the "objectionable" post removed.

In the video a large group of people from a particular community are purportedly seen entering a JMM supporter's house unannounced with the intention of forcefully residing there. There was banner put up at the house that read "JMM Party" and a poster with a picture of a person

It was alleged in the complaint that the video posted by BJP Jharkhand is rife with baseless allegations and falsehoods to unduly influence voters by creating a feeling of hatred and

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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