The BJP has urged the Election Commission to adopt a consistent approach towards violations of the election code after raising concerns about objectionable comments made by opposition leaders, such as Tamil Nadu minister Anitha Radhakrishnan, against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The party highlighted the apparent lack of action against such leaders and emphasised the need for stringent measures to be taken uniformly across states.
A delegation from the BJP, comprising Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and General Secretary Vinod Tawde, met with the Election Commission to address what they perceive as discrepancies in handling violations of the poll code.
They pointed out instances where leaders from opposition parties in states like Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal allegedly made offensive remarks without facing significant repercussions.
Tawde, speaking to reporters after the meeting, expressed concern over the continuous verbal attacks on Prime Minister Modi and the denigration of women power and Indian culture by opposition leaders.
He emphasised the importance of the Election Commission taking proactive measures to address any violation of the poll code, particularly in the early stages of the election process.
The BJP delegation raised specific instances, including the controversial comments made by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje against Tamils, for which action was recommended. However, they noted that similar objectionable remarks by leaders from other states did not receive the same level of scrutiny from poll officials.
In their submission to the Election Commission, the BJP highlighted Anitha Radhakrishnan's alleged use of profanities against the Prime Minister during an election rally and demanded appropriate action, including barring him from campaigning, issuing an apology, and registering an FIR.
They also cited instances of insults to Indian culture and personal attacks by DMK leaders, such as A Raja's remarks opposing phrases like "Bharat Mata" and "Jai Shri Ram."
The BJP emphasised the need for consistent and impartial enforcement of election regulations to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. They sought assurances from the Election Commission that appropriate action would be taken against any violation of the poll code, regardless of the political affiliation of the individuals involved.
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