EC notice to BJP's Sambhit Patra for poll code violation

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EC notice to BJP's Sambhit Patra for poll code violation

Last Updated : 06 Feb 2020 04:24:55 AM IST

BJP leader Sambhit Patra (file photo)

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notice to BJP leader Sambhit Patra for violating the Model Code of Conduct in place for the February 8 Delhi Assembly elections in view of his recent comments on a TV show which "have the potential of disturbing communal harmony and aggravating differences between social and religious communities".

The poll panel, which added a transcript of his provocative comments, asked Patra to explain his position before it by 5 p.m. on Thursday.

The panel said it had acted on a report filed by the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer on Tuesday, following a complaint filed against Patra for his comments by the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday.