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Chronology of controversy relating to Varun Gandhi's speech
EC served Varun Gandhi a Show Cause notice asking him to reply by 11 am on 20 March 2009.
Updated on: Jul 18, 2009, 17:01:41 IST
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March 6, 2009: Varun Gandhi delivered hate speech.
EC served Varun Gandhi a Show Cause notice asking him to reply by 11 am on 20 March 2009.
March 22, 2009: EC asked the BJP not to nominate Varun as a candidate for the 2009 General Elections.
March 29, 2009: Varun Gandhi surrendered before the local court in Pilibhit after his anticipatory bail expired and was arrested and jailed [33].
April 16: He was granted a two week parole on April 16.
April 22: Filed his nomination as a candidate in Pilibhit.
May 8: The State Advisory Board of the Allahabad High Court recommended the revocation of the NSA on him.
May 14: SC revoked the restrictions imposed by the UP Govt surrounding his arrest and parole.
May 16: Varun won Pilibhit parliamentary seat.
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