Will EC ignore this? TMC calls out watchdog over non-action on BJP asking vote for 'constructing Ram Mandir'

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Gokhale pointed out the apparent leniency shown towards the BJP, contrasting it with instances where tweets from other parties were swiftly taken down.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: TMC's Rajya Sabha MP, Saket Gokhale, has voiced apprehensions regarding the Election Commission of India's handling of BJP's recent tweet promoting votes through religious sentiment, raising questions about impartiality in enforcing Model Code of Conduct (MCC) regulations.

Saket Gokhale calls out leniency

Gokhale pointed out the apparent leniency shown towards the BJP, contrasting it with instances where tweets from other parties were swiftly taken down. He shared a screenshot of the BJP's tweet featuring an image of Lord Ram's idol at the Ayodhya temple, coupled with text urging support for the party.

"The Election Commission pontificates about not using religion in campaigning but will ignore this completely," Gokhale criticized in his tweet.

Election Commission's response awaited

Meanwhile, the BJP's tweet, titled "The power of your 'one vote'!", sparked controversy for its use of religious imagery to sway voters. Despite objections raised by fact checkers and opposition voices, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Election Commission's response remains awaited.

Opposition allegations against EC's bias

Opposition parties, including AAP, have accused the Election Commission of bias in favor of the ruling BJP, citing instances where the EC allegedly overlooked violations of MCC guidelines by the saffron party.

AAP's spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, expressed frustration over the perceived inaction by the EC in response to complaints lodged against BJP's social media posts and hoardings. Kakkar criticized the EC's failure to address the concerns promptly, labeling it as a partisan extension of the ruling party.

Meanwhile, reports emerged of the EC instructing a social media platform to remove select posts from various political parties, including the YSR Congress Party, the Telugu Desam Party, AAP, and BJP. The move raised further eyebrows, with questions raised over the EC's impartiality in enforcing electoral regulations.

As the political landscape continues to be marred by allegations of bias and selective enforcement, the role of the Election Commission in upholding electoral integrity remains under scrutiny. The demand for transparency and fairness in the electoral process echoes louder amidst growing concerns over partisan influences.