In a major setback notice to West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, the Election Commission has issued a showcause notice to her for violating the model code of conduct during her election rally in Asansol.
Asansol went to polls on April 11 and the TMC chief is accused of violating the poll code in an election rally in Asansol where she announced the creation of a new district.
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said that Banerjee had made certain promises to the people during her rally in Assam.
"Showcause has been issued after it was brought to the knowledge of EC that some promise was made for the creation of Asansol district," Zaidi told a press conference.
Voting for the second part of the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal and for the second and final phase in Assam was held on Monday amid stringent security arrangements.
This comes three days after the Election Commission directed the authorities in Assam to lodge an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
