File criminal case against Varun Gandhi: Election Commission

The Election Commission directs Uttar Pradesh's chief electoral officer (CEO) to file a criminal case against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in Pilibhit Varun Gandhi for making allegedly communal campaign speeches.

The Election Commission on Tuesday directed Uttar Pradesh's chief electoral officer (CEO) to file a criminal case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in Pilibhit Varun Gandhi for making allegedly communal campaign speeches.

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"...Election Commission directs CEO Uttar Pradesh to file a case under the Indian Penal Code and Representation of People's Act against Varun Gandhi for violation of the model code of conduct," said an Election Commission statement in New Delhi.