EC advises Kamal Nath not to use words like ‘item’ again
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Issues notices to BJP chief Vijayvargiya and a Congress chief for code violation
The Election Commission on Monday discovered that former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath had violated its 2019 advisory to politicians to chorus from any speech or motion towards the dignity of ladies when he referred to BJP candidate and Minister Imarti Devi as an ‘item’ whereas campaigning for the byelections in Dabra, Gwalior, on October 18.
The EC suggested Mr. Nath not to use such language whereas the Model Code of Conduct was in drive, in accordance to the order. It had issued a discover to Mr. Nath on October 21 for his assertion on Ms. Devi.
The EC order quoted Mr. Nath’s response to the discover as saying the feedback have been not pre-meditated or meant to dishonour a lady.
“It was an admonition of the political scenario which is replete with drama. There was no malice or intent to disrespect a lady,” he stated, including that he had expressed remorse the day after the speech.
Citing his expertise of 40 years as an MP, Union Minister and Chief Minister, he stated: “The hubris of electioneering cannot and must not ignore the life record of an individual.”
The EC discovered that Mr. Nath had violated its April 29, 2019 advisory and suggested him not to use such words.
The EC additionally issued notices for alleged MCC violations to BJP chief Kailash Vijayvargiya and Congress chief Sajjan Singh Verma. Mr. Vijayvargiya had referred to Mr. Nath and Congress chief Digvijaya Singh as “chunnu-munnu” throughout a rally in Sanwer, Indore on October 14, whereas Mr. Verma referred to as Mr. Vijayvargiya ‘raavan’ at a rally there the following day. Both leaders got 48 hours to reply.
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