Assam Congress urges EC to bar Ashok Singhal from campaigning for poll code 'violation'

GUWAHATI: Leader of opposition Debabrata Saikia on Monday wrote to Eelection Commission of India urging to bar Assam Minister Ashok Singhal from campaigning in the election for violating election Model Code of Conduct.

In the letter, the Senior Congress leader has alleged that Singhal has made unconstitutional remarks.

"Bye-elections to five constituencies of the state are being held but during campaigning for the elections, it has been seem that Ashok Singhal has violated constitutional provisions and the model code of conduct while making public statements", wrote Saikia.

"While participating in an election rally at Gossaigaon constituency, the Minister stated that there will be no development in the constituency if people do not vote for BJP in the bye-election and that construction work on a dyke would be started within two months after voting for the BJP to power. On the other hand, he said that the work would not be carried out if people do not vote for BJP, further asking people publicly to give with one hand and take with the other", the letter read.

He further said that such remarks are very unfortunate because, under a democratic system, there is provision for equal development for all irrespective of race, religion and language.

"Actually, the voters being blackmailed through such statements", he added.

He said that instilling fear among voters and delivering threats for forcefully garnering votes are gross violations of constitutional spirit and against Constitutional norms and violates election Model Code of conduct.

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