Highlights
The EC had issued a notice to Ghosh for his alleged remarks after four people were killed when central forces opened fire during polling at Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar
The Trinamool Congress leaders had approached the Commission against Dilip Ghosh
New Delhi: After taking action against TMC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Election Commission on Thursday evening (April 15) imposed a 24-hour campaign ban on the BJP s West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh for his remarks that there will be Sitalkuchi in several places .
The poll panel also admonished another West Bengal BJP leader and issued a notice to Sayantan Basu for his alleged inflammatory remark during a speech asking him to explain his stand within 24 hours.
Updated Apr 15, 2021 | 20:14 IST
BJP West Bengal President Dilip Ghosh has been banned from campaigning for 24 hours by the Election Commission for making highly provocative remarks . West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh | Photo Credit: PTI
Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday imposed a 24-hour ban on West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh for violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), prohibiting him from campaigning from 7 pm on April 15 to 7 pm on April 16.
In its order, the Election Commission said after assessing Dilip Ghosh s reply to its notice, it is of the considered view that he violated the Model Code of Conduct by making highly provocative and inciteful remarks in his election speeches.