In Maharashtra, voting for the 288 assembly seats is scheduled for November 20. Amidst this, the BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of making false statements during public gatherings and maligning the BJP with unfounded accusations. The BJP claims that Rahul Gandhi has been persistently attacking them with baseless charges, particularly about undermining the constitution, which they say is completely unfounded.
BJP's Complaint to the Election Commission
Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that a BJP delegation met Election Commission Chief Rajiv Kumar to express their concern that the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, once again spread lies during the Maharashtra elections on November 6. They accused him of pitting states against each other and shredding the constitution. They reiterated these allegations were blatant lies, claiming that Rahul Gandhi said the BJP plans to destroy the constitution, a statement they call false.
Demand for FIR Registration
They urged the Election Commission to intervene, highlighting that Rahul Gandhi's behavior persists despite warnings and notices. They requested an FIR be filed against him under Section 353 of the IPC.
Congress Delegation Meets ECI in New Delhi
Meanwhile, the Congress also met with the Election Commission in New Delhi. They alleged serious concerns in front of the EC and lodged eight complaints, all deemed valid, with some marked as particularly severe. The Commission responded by ordering FIRs against BJP over some advertisements, recognizing a pattern of divisive tactics by the BJP and committing to act.
It is important to note that voting for Maharashtra's 288 assembly seats will occur on November 20, with results announced on November 23. In the last election, BJP secured 105 seats, Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54, and Congress 44. Post-election, Shiv Sena parted ways with NDA and allied with NCP and Congress to form a government with Uddhav Thackeray as Chief Minister.
