Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Oct 27: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued a warning to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, over the violation of the model code of conduct during campaigning for the assembly by-elections on October 30.
“The Commission issues warning to him and cautions him to be more careful and exercise restraint in the future and strictly follow the provisions of Model Code of Conduct while making public appearances,” reads the ECI order.
On Monday, the EC issued a notice to Sarma asking him to file an explanation by Tuesday. Also, the Congress delegation approached the Election Commission to complain against the Assam CM for violating the Model Code of Conduct by announcing financial help to self-help groups of tea garden workers. However, CM denied all allegations on the ground that all the announcements are either ongoing projects or have already been announced by the state government. After Sarma’s “unconditional apology”, the commission said that he “acted in contravention” to the model code of conduct.
Notably, Bypolls for Gossaigaon, Bhabanipur, Tamulpur, Mariani and Thowra will be held in Assam on October 30.
