Chg CM files poll code violation complaint against PM Modi

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel Monday lodged a complaint of alleged poll code violation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making statements about the Army and surgical strikes during his public meeting held in Balod district of the state on April 6.

Baghel, who also holds the post of state Congress president, reached the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Subrat Sahoo along with senior party leaders and handed over the written complaint.

The CM also submitted an audio CD of the PM's speech to Sahoo.

The complaint claimed that the prime minister had violated the model code of conduct five times during his speech.

"While Modi ji didn't mention about any of the development work done during his five year tenure but he continued patting his own back by highlighting the valour and courage of the Indian army. He tried to gain political benefit and win votes during the election meeting by displaying the courage of the Army," the complaint stated.

It further said the lines of Modi's speech were focused "only on the Army, the surgical strike, the air strike, and repealing 'Raksha Kawach' of Army etc."