EC censures Kejriwal for bribe remarks at Goa poll rally


New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI): Cracking the whip, the Election Commission has censured Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his bribe remarks made at a poll rally in Goa and said if he continues to violate the model code, stern action would be taken against him and his party, including suspension or withdrawal of recognition to AAP.

"...The Election Commission hereby censures you for violating...provisions of MCC (Model Code of Conduct) and expects that you shall be more circumspect in your public utterances during election time. "You may also note that in case of similar violation of MCC in future, the Commission shall take stern action against you and your party, using all powers available to it including action under Para 16A of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968," it said in its order issued yesterday.

Para 16A gives the poll panel power to "suspend or withdraw recognition of a recognised political party for its failure to observe Model Code of Conduct or follow lawful directions and instructions of the Commission". While issuing him show cause notice on January 16, the Commission had quoted him as saying at an election rally that Congress and BJP will come to distribute money. People should accept it in new currency and ask for Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 5,000 keeping in mind the inflation. He had said that the vote should go to AAP.

Reacting to the order, Kejriwal said EC is wrong and he will challenge it in the court. "EC order agnst me completely wrong. Lower court gave order in my favor. EC ignored court's order. Will challenge EC's latest order in court," Kejriwal tweeted.

  

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Sun, Jan 22 2017

    During the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign, Modi had vowed to bring back black money stashed abroad and credit Rs 15 lakh in the bank accounts of every citizen.

    Why autonomous Election commission of India Modi statement amounted to bribery for votes ?
    What restrict EC to use Para 16A to impose ban on BJP for model code of conduct?
    Is EC is taking direction from the ruling party in the center?

    Jai Hind

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  • praveen, mangalore

    Sun, Jan 22 2017

    Bjp scared by kejriwal using EC to stop dem now EC became dalla of bjp

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  • Amigo, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    EC also became caged parrot like other Gov. Agencies. Whatever AAP/Kejriwal speak it's against the MCC where Sakhsi, Adityanath can bark whatever comes from their mouth. Days are not far, same people will wait on to AAP/Kejriwal to lick his feet.

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    All govt agencies, institutions, resources and assets have become BJP property. They have all the right, freedom and are immuned to any offence. All other parties especially AAP are orphans. Money Speaks.

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  • l, Belman/Wash DC.

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    What is wrong in asking people to take money from CONgress and BJPeee and give vote to whom they choose???...

    CONgress and BJPeee got lots of ill gotten money...let them spend part of it...and people benefit...after all its peoples money ,,, stolen by these thugs in last 70 years...

    Kejriwal said this before in Delhi elections too...its hilarious...I liked it...

    ...JH...

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  • Prasanna, Bajpe/Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    L.... Did he have proof???

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