Complaint lodged against alleged humiliation of Mahabharata

IT News

Imphal April 15,

A complaint against the alleged humiliation of Hindu’s  Mythology – epic “Mahabharata’ by the BJP while advertising for election campaign at All Indio Imphal in Manipuri Language has been lodged to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of ECI by one social worker identified as K. Seityajit.

In the complaint letter, Seityajit stated that the election campaign advertisement being broadcasted at AIR Imphal has hurt the sentiments of the Hindus of Manipur and that such is a blatant violation of Model Code of Conduct.

The complaint note stated that the advertisement not only tarnish the image of Kunti, Duryadhona and Sukhani of the Hindu epic Mahabharata but also is injecting communal hatred to the various communities of the state.  The advertisement which appeals the people to vote for BJP hurts the sentiment of the Hindus and that the AIR Imphal is giving preferential treatment to the ruling party.

“This is an utter violation of the Model code of Conduct of 17th Lok Sabha Election . 2019”, the complaint note stated and urged the CEC to take up prompt action against the BJP.

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