"Power at the Centre has intoxicated the party (BJP) like never before making it indulge in a vulgar show of strength in a small state like Uttarakhand at the cost of all democratic norms.
"The party is giving ads on print and electronic media which fall into the category of paid news to mislead the masses in violation of the Model Code of Conduct," Kumar said in a statement here.
Claiming Harish Rawat government had brought about inclusive development in the state, he expressed confidence that people will vote it back to power.
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