New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday issued a discover to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on his ‘panauti’ and ‘pickpocket’ remarks for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EC has sought a response from Wayanad MP by November 25, 2023. The EC in its discover requested Rahul to supply an evidence for the allegations.
“It is alleged that evaluating a primary minister to a ‘jaibkatra’ (pickpocket) and utilizing the phrase ‘panauti’ is unbecoming of a really senior chief of nationwide political occasion. Further, the allegation of grant of waivers of ₹14,00,000 crore for the previous 9 years, is asserted by the BJP, as not borne out on info,” the ballot panel mentioned in a press release.
Election Commission’s discover comes within the backdrop of Rahul Gandhi’s derisive remarks for PM Modi in a public assembly in poll-bound Rajasthan. Senior Congress chief whereas adressing the general public within the Barmer district of Rajasthan drew parallels between PM Modi and Pickpocketer and likewise used the phrase “panuti” (unhealthy luck) for PM because the Indian Men’s cricket crew misplaced the World Cup 2023 ultimate match.
Addressing an election rally in Bharatpur, Rahul Gandhi mentioned, “The pickpocketer never comes alone, there are three people. One comes from the front, one from the back and one sees from the distance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s job is to divert your attention. He comes on TV from the front and distracts the public by raising topics of Hindu-Muslim, demonetization, and GST. Meanwhile, Adani comes from behind and takes the money.”
“Amit Shah is the third person. His role is to supervise. He ensures no one should know about what is happening,” he added. Rajasthan is ready for meeting polls on November 25, with votes to be counted on December 3.
Of the 200 meeting seats, 199 can be contested on November 25, as elections within the Karanpur constituency have been adjourned because of the passing of the Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar. In 2018, the Congress received 99 seats, whereas the BJP received 73. Gehlot assumed the CM place with the help of BSP MLAs and Independents.
