Congress Slams EC Notice to Kharge Over Modi Remarks, Seeks Time

The Indian National Congress party has criticized the Election Commission's notice to its president, M. Kharge, regarding his remarks about Prime Minister Modi, alleging "ulterior motives" and requesting more time to formulate a reply.

23 Apr, 17:52 — 24 Apr, 01:24

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a major political party leader's controversial remarks during an election period and the Election Commission's role in regulating political discourse. The Congress's accusation of "ulterior motives" against the EC raises questions about the impartiality of electoral bodies.

Key entitiesCongress Election Commission (EC)Mallikarjun Kharge

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What sources agree on

The Election Commission issued a notice to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
The notice concerns Kharge's "terrorist" remark.
The Congress party has submitted a preliminary response to the EC.
The Congress alleges the notice "smacks of ulterior motives."

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The Congress party has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice.

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The Congress party alleges the Election Commission's notice "smacks of ulterior motives."

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The Congress party sought one week to file a detailed response to the Election Commission.

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The Congress party sought one week to file a detailed response.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual127d ago

'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress to EC on notice to Kharge

The Congress has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice concerning party president Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark. The party alleges the notice, citing discrepancies and a rushed deadline, indicates ulterior motives and a lack of due diligence. They have requested a week to provide a detailed reply and seek an audience with the EC.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual127d ago

Congress slams EC for notice to Kharge, seeks more time

Congress defends Kharge against ECI's notice over "terrorist" remark on Modi, claiming no violation of conduct and citing BJP's unaddressed violations.

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indian-expressMostly Factual127d ago