In wake of BJP leader VK Malhotra’s controversial comment on minorities residing in Jamia Nagar, the Election Commission on Saturday sought clarification from him. A formal notice, however, has not been issued to Malhotra.
“We have sought a clarification on the issue,” said Delhi chief nodal officer Ankur Garg. Sources said if Malhotra’s comments are found to be communally charged then it would be considered a violation of the Model Code of Conduct. However, Malhotra sought to clarify his stand saying his remarks were not his personal views but the same reflected the BJP’s stand over the issue. Notably, Malhotra had at a Press conference termed Jamia Nagar and Batla House in Delhi as ‘safe haven for terrorists’ and that the ‘Delhi Police finds it difficult to enter these areas’. His comments also drew sharp reaction from some minority leaders within the party.