Ambedkar's statement violation of instructions, he will be booked: EC

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 04 2019 | 9:35 PM IST

The Election Commission said Thursday it has found a "clear-cut" violation of its instructions by Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar, who allegedly threatened to put the poll panel in jail for two days, and made it clear that he will be booked for his statement.

Ambedkar, a three-time Member of Parliament, earlier on Thursday criticised the EC for not allowing political parties speak on the February 14 Pulwama terrorist attack.

"We have lost 40 soldiers but still sitting quietly. We have been asked to not speak on the Pulwama attack. How can the EC gag us?

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First Published: Apr 04 2019 | 9:35 PM IST

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