The Election Commission on Thursday issued a showcause notice to Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav for his alleged remarks to influence voters in the name of ‘divine displeasure’ and said prima facie he has violated the model code in force in Bihar.
EC took cognisance of Yadav’s reported remarks at an election rally in Nalanda on October 7 that “those who do not keep their promise, then the Hindus will not get a place in heaven and Muslims will not meet Allah in paradise”.
The Commission gave Yadav time till 3 pm on October 17 to respond to the notice failing which it “shall take a decision without any further reference to you.”
Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Thursday cautioned RJD chief lalu Prasad for his reported castiest remarks which it said were violative of the model code and asked him to be “more careful” in public utterances during election campaigns in future.