BJP claims Kejriwal breached poll code in Goa

Election authorities in Goa Tuesday ordered an inquiry into a complaint filed by the BJP that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal violated the model code of conduct by inciting religious sentiments.

Kejriwal, star campaigner of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had addressed a campaign rally at Margao on April 13.

State BJP leader Keshav Prabhu, who filed the complaint earlier Tuesday, relied on newspaper reports to allege that Kejriwal tried to create "communal disharmony".

The complaint cited media reports quoting Kejriwal saying that "mob lynchings taking place in the county under the guise of cattle theft is actually organised murder".

Kejriwal tried to spread fear among Christians and Muslims by remarking that they "will be driven into the sea" after being declared infiltrators, Prabhu said.

A senior official said the District Election Officer of South Goa had been asked to "verify the allegations and take appropriate action".

The AAP has fielded candidates for both the Lok Sabha seats in Goa, where polling is scheduled on April 23.