EC points discover to Delhi BJP chief over social media posts in opposition to CM Arvind Kejriwal
The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a discover to Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on a criticism over social media posts by the celebration unit focusing on AAP chief and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had not too long ago approached the ballot panel concerning two posts from the official deal with of the Delhi BJP, alleging that they contained morphed photographs and movies with a “malafide” intention to “ruin” the picture of Kejriwal.
The BJP’s Delhi unit has been requested by the EC to answer the show-cause discover by November 23 evening.
The discover has been issued to the Delhi unit president of the BJP, with out naming Sachdeva.
In its discover, the ballot panel reminded the Delhi BJP that events and candidates should chorus from criticism of a rival’s personal life which isn’t related with public actions.
It additionally stated that criticism primarily based on unverified allegations or distortions shall be averted.
It stated being a nationwide celebration, it’s anticipated of the BJP to train warning via verification of details earlier than publishing and disseminating such content material within the public area.
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Updated: 21 Nov 2023, 10:29 PM IST