Election Commission delaying Gujarat poll dates not a good thing: Sharad Yadav | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Election Commission delaying Gujarat poll dates not a good thing: Sharad Yadav

Indo Asian News Service, New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service
Oct 21, 2017 03:20 PM IST

Rebel Janata Dal-United MP Sharad Yadav on Saturday voiced concern over the Election Commission’s decision to postpone announcement of the Gujarat poll date

Rebel Janata Dal-United MP Sharad Yadav on Saturday voiced concern over the Election Commission’s decision to postpone announcement of the Gujarat poll date, saying it was “not a good thing” and would raise questions on the credibility of the poll panel.

JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday.(PTI File Photo)
JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday.(PTI File Photo)

Speaking to reporters here, the senior leader also hit out at the BJP for maintaining different standards for itself and opposition leaders over the controversy surrounding BJP President Amit Shah’s son Jay.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

On the delay by the Election Commission in announcing dates for the Gujarat election, he said: “For the first time such a thing has happened, I don’t think it is good.

“People have reposed their faith in the Election Commission for long, and have trusted its credibility in testing times. Not announcing Gujarat election dates is not a good thing,” he said.

Yadav said that “democracy is the driving force of our Constitution. And the Election Commission till date has maintained its credibility.”

He said that earlier the Election Commission members would even in adverse circumstances maintain the neutrality of the poll panel and “act as an honest referral”.

On the controversy over the massive spike in the turnover of Jay Shah’s company after the NDA came to power in 2014, Yadav said: “Jay Shah is a Shah-zada, and we should speak less about them. People here are fond of Shah-zadas. They (BJP) have different standards and laws for the opposition, which are not implemented on their own party members.”

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on Election 2024, India News, Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On