The Commission in its meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath decided to issue the notice to Mothwadia to show cause why action should not be taken against him for violation of Model Code.
BJP MP and state unit general secretary Balkrishna Shukla had filed a complaint with the EC about Mothwadia's speech.
The EC has asked him to reply in writing by 5 PM on November 24 on the notice, failing which action will be initiated without any further reference.
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The Model Code says "criticism of other political parties and candidates, when made, shall be confined to their policies and programme, past record and work. Parties and candidates shall refrain from criticism of all aspects of private life, not connected with the public activities of the leaders or workers of other parties."
The Commission has considered the matter and is of the view that Mothwadia's statement prima facie constitutes violation of the Model Code which prohibits personal attacks on the leaders of rival political parties and criticism of all aspects of their private life, the notice said.
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