Kerala's Firm Stance on Election Code Violations
Kerala CEO Rathan U Kelkar announces strict actions against violations of election rules in physical and digital spaces. Following allegations of communal remarks and procedural lapses, FIRs and investigations have been initiated. A clerical error involving a BJP seal on an EC document has also sparked controversy.
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Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan U Kelkar, has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards any breach of election norms, emphasizing strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
The announcement follows recent controversies, including allegedly communal remarks by BJP's Guruvayur candidate, B Gopalakrishnan, leading to FIRs and ongoing investigations.
Additionally, a clerical error involving a BJP seal on an Election Commission document has drawn attention, with steps taken to address supervisory oversights.
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