Poll panel raps Siddaramaiah for calling Modi 'mass murderer'


Posted on 11th Apr 2014 05:30 am by admin

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) The Election Commission Thursday admonished Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for calling BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi a "mass murderer" and advised him to be extremely careful in future.

"The use of words 'mass murderer' for Narendra Modi is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct," the poll panel said in an order, rejecting the explanation by Siddaramaiah on using such language in his election speeches.

Though Siddaramaiah explained that his words were in reference to the Gujarat government policy in handling the riots in February 2002 and that Modi was responsible for his government's actions, the poll panel rejected his contention and termed the use of words "mass murderer" unacceptable.

"Your explanation relating to the use of the word against the leader of a major political party has not been accepted, as that explanation has been specifically used to criticise Narendra Modi personally and not by way of criticising his government policies," the order said.

Campaigning at Mysore, about 150km from here, March 23, Siddaramaiah said in his speech that Modi was a "narahantaka (a mass murderer)" in response to the catch phrase "har har Modi" used by BJP's cadres in Varanasi after the Gujarat chief minister decided to contest from the Hindu holy city.

Noting that the derogatory words were prima facie a violation of the poll code, the poll panel said no party or candidate should indulge in any activity which may aggravate differences or create hatred or cause tension.

The poll panel's notice and order came after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state unit complained to the state chief electoral officer A.K. Jha against the chief minister, who repeated the derogatory words in election speeches he delivered at public rallies in presence of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday in Bangalore.

174 Like 49 Dislike
Previous news Next news
Other news

Demand for the removal of President Xi Jinping from the post rising in China, and protests are happening in a dozen cities

In China, there have been protests many times in different parts of the country regarding Preside

Another blow to PFI after the ban is, Kerala High Court's order - so many crores will have to be paid

The Central Government has banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) for five years for being in co

Goa breaks election records thanks to silent voters

Panaji, April 13 (IANS) Goa's record voting percentage Saturday has not only surprised politicia

IRCTC Scam Case: A major blow to the Lalu family ahead of the Bihar elections! Charges framed in the IRCTC corruption case.

The Rouse Avenue Court has framed charges of corruption, criminal conspiracy, and cheating agains

Why did Trump speak against the governor of New York amid Corona crisis?

On Thursday, Trump had said that the decision to remove the restrictions imposed due to the coron

How dangerous is Omicron?: America's Chief Medical Officer said - it will take two weeks to gather information on the new variant, but a booster shot is necessary

US Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anthony Fauci has said that it will take two weeks to know how conta

MS Dhoni: Defamation case filed against MS Dhoni, case to be heard in Delhi High Court on January 29

The Delhi High Court has adjourned till January 29 the hearing in the defamation case filed again

A mock drill will be conducted at five places in every district of Delhi, time has been fixed for each area.

On Wednesday evening, mock drills will be held at five places in every district of Delhi. War sir

Impartial probe needed into Udangudi power project: Karunanidhi

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) DMK president M.Karunanidhi on Wednesday wondered whether the AIADMK g

Heatwave Alert in India: Heat will torment more, IMD issues a red alert in these states; Will the temperature cross 50?

Heatwave Alert In India: Given the scorching heat in the country, the India Meteorological D

Sign up to write
Sign up now if you have flare of writing..
Login   |   Register
Follow Us
Indyaspeak @ Facebook Indyaspeak @ Twitter Indyaspeak @ Pinterest RSS



Play Free Quiz and Win Cash