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Lok Sabha elections: BJP lodges complaint against RJD chief Lalu with EC

"It appeared Prasad was trying to influence voters inside the polling station. This is clearly a violation of Representation of People Act and Model Code of Conduct," said the complaint

Patna: RJD Chief Lalu Prasad at Vidhan Sabha after party candidates   Munni Rajak, Abdul Qari Suhaib and Ashok Kumar Pandey filed their nomination papers for MLC elections, in Patna, Monday, June 6, 2022. Lalu Prasad has filed an application at Ranch

"It is, therefore, requested that a case be registered against the RJD president, who is also a former Chief Minister of Bihar," it added.

Press Trust of India Patna

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The BJP on Saturday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging RJD president Lalu Prasad violated the model code of conduct while casting his vote in Patna.

In the complaint, signed by several office bearers of the state BJP, including legal cell head SD Sanjay, it was alleged that Prasad entered the booth with a "gamcha" around his neck, on which the RJD's poll symbol, the lantern, was printed.
 

"It appeared Prasad was trying to influence voters inside the polling station. This is clearly a violation of Representation of People Act and Model Code of Conduct," said the complaint.

 

"It is, therefore, requested that a case be registered against the RJD president, who is also a former Chief Minister of Bihar," it added.
 

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First Published: Jun 01 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

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