"Rahul Gandhi, at a convention,
named as 'Jan Vedna Sammelan' in Delhi on January 11, 2017, made religious
comments by co-relating the symbol of Indian National Congress with religious
gods such as Shivji ; Guru Nanak; Buddha; Mahavir; and Islam, violating the
provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, MCC and the
guidelines issued by the Supreme Court," the BJP wrote in its complaint on
Friday.
Mr Gandhi had said: "I found
Congress symbol in Shivji, Guru Nanak, Buddha, Mahavir's blessing hand up
pictures. I asked Karan Singhji what it meant. He said (it means) 'don't get
afraid.'"
"It's a blatant violation of
the model code of conduct and strict action should be taken against Rahul
Gandhi and the Congress party for trying to influence voters not only in Uttar
Pradesh but also in other poll-bound states, "said senior BJP leader
Bhupendra Yadav.
Rejecting the allegation, Congress
leader PL Punia said, "What Rahul (Gandhi) said was just a statement to
highlight the high recall value and the emotional bond with the Congress
symbol. What is so objectionable about that? "
"Under Para 16A and 18 of the Election Symbols Order, 1968, and the allotment of hand symbol of Congress party may kindly be withdrawn with immediate effect, along with cancellation of its recognition as a national party," the BJP letter read.
"Under Para 16A and 18 of the Election Symbols Order, 1968, and the allotment of hand symbol of Congress party may kindly be withdrawn with immediate effect, along with cancellation of its recognition as a national party," the BJP letter read.
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