Notice to Rahul withdrawn; EC justifying no action against Modi, asks Cong

After the Election Commission (EC) withdrew its notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews, the Congress on Sunday night questioned whether it was a mere "ploy" to prevent their telecast or a justification for not taking any action against the prime minister.

The reaction came just after the poll panel withdrew the show cause notice to the newly-anointed Congress President for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, saying the provision under which it was issued is now under review.

"If Election Commission has withdrawn its notice issued to Sh. Rahul Gandhi, two bonafide questions must be asked-: 1. Was it