 "AIUDF chief's remarks on Modi: EC issues notice")
The Election Commission has issued a show cause notice to AIUDF President and sitting Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal for allegedly making objectionable statements against BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
EC issued the notice directing Ajmal to reply to the notice by 11:30 A.M of July 14, an election department official said here today.
The notice was issued following a complaint filed by BJP with the EC against a controversial statement made by Ajmal here on March 22.
Ajmal is contesting from Dhubri parliamentary constituency which goes to polls in the third and final phase on April 24.
EC issued the notice directing Ajmal to reply to the notice by 11:30 A.M of July 14, an election department official said here today.
The notice was issued following a complaint filed by BJP with the EC against a controversial statement made by Ajmal here on March 22.
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If Ajmal fails to meet the deadline, the Election Commssion would go ahead and take necessary action against him under the election rules.
Ajmal is contesting from Dhubri parliamentary constituency which goes to polls in the third and final phase on April 24.
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