
Sat Nov 16 11:20:38 UTC 2024: ## Election Commission Seeks Explanations from BJP, Congress Over Campaigner Remarks
**NEW DELHI –** The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued notices to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Congress president on Saturday, demanding clarification on recent statements made by their respective star campaigners, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi. The ECI alleges that the comments violate the model code of conduct currently in effect. The specifics of the allegedly violating statements were not released by the ECI. Both parties have been given a deadline to respond.