EC Issues Notice to Rahul Gandhi Over Interview to TV Channels

Rahul Gandhi had given interviews to news channels which were aired one day prior to the final phase of polling.

The Election Commission on Wednesday, 13 December, directed the Gujarat Chief Election Officer BB Swain to file an FIR against channels in Gujarat that telecast Rahul Gandhi’s interview, one day prior to the final phase of polling in the state.

The EC has also issued notice to the Congress scion for interviews given by him to TV networks.

Explain why action should not be taken against you for violating provisions of Model Code of Conduct, failing which Commission will decide on the matter without any further reference to you.

EC to Rahul Gandhi