EC seeks report from Meerut administration on Maharaj comment

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jan 07 2017 | 5:42 PM IST
Election Commission has sought a report from Meerut district administration regarding a controversial statement by BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj, who indirectly blamed Muslims for the population boom in the country.
"The commission has sought a report from the Meerut administration in connection with the statement issued by Sakshi Maharaj yesterday," the Chief Electoral Officer here said.
As per the norm, the district administration needs to submit a report to the EC in connection with the statement.
The BJP MP yesterday stoked controversy by indirectly blaming Muslims for the population explosion in the country at an event in Meerut.

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First Published: Jan 07 2017 | 5:42 PM IST

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