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May 14, 2024 8:58 PM

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Election Commission Resolves Over 90% Complaints; Pending Issues Mainly Between Congress and BJP

Election Commission has said that top leaders of political parties should set good examples of campaign discourse during the ongoing election. It also said that leaders are primarily responsible for correcting course of poll speeches to avoid permanent dent on country’s social fabric.

 

On actions taken against the complaints filed by the various political parties, the Commission said, over 90 percent complaints have been disposed by it since the model code of conduct came into effect on 16th March 2024. It added that no major complaint pending from political parties except Congress and BJP. According to the Commission, 425 major complaints have been filed by various political parties and candidates. Of these, action has been taken or matter disposed in 400 cases. ECI said, 170 complaints were filed by Congress, while 95 by BJP and 160 complaints by other parties.

 

The Commission said, a few complaints of Congress and BJP against each other are pending alleging violation of Model Code of Conduct. In the past, the Commission has been issuing notices to individual leaders who had committed violations of MCC.