BJP lodges complaint against Rahul Gandhi for Modi 'dance' jibe
What's the story
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint was filed with the Chief Election Officer of Bihar after Gandhi's speech in Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga on October 29. In his address, he had said, "Before elections, if you ask Modi, he will dance to win votes."
Disrespectful remarks
BJP calls Gandhi's remarks 'highly derogatory'
The BJP has termed Gandhi's comments as "highly derogatory, indecent, and personal." The party argued that these statements were a direct attack on the prime minister's character and dignity. They also said that the remarks violated the Model Code of Conduct and Section 123(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Demanded action
BJP demands show-cause notice to Gandhi
The BJP has demanded immediate action from the Election Commission against Gandhi. They have asked for a show-cause notice to be issued to him and have demanded an unconditional public apology from Gandhi. The party also wants Gandhi to be barred from campaigning for a specified period as punishment for his remarks.
Gandhi
Gandhi's comments
Addressing an election rally at Muzaffarpur on Wednesday, Gandhi had repeated his charge of "vote chori" and said Modi "just wants your vote." "If you tell Narendra Modi to dance. He will dance... they are engaged in stealing your votes. Because they want to end this election disease. I am telling you, they stole elections in Maharashtra, they stole elections in Haryana, and they will try their best in Bihar," he said.