Faizabad: The Election Commission is investigating whether Narendra Modi, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh against the backdrop of Hindu religious images.
Mr Modi addressed a rally in Faizabad with the images of Hindu god Ram and what was purportedly a Ram temple prominent behind him. Faizabad is right next to Ayodhya, the town where the 16th century Babri mosque was razed by Hindu activists in 1992. The BJP and its affiliates have been campaigning for a Ram temple at the disputed site.
Mr Modi also invoked Lord Ram’s name, saying, “I assure you from Bhagwan Ram’s land, I will fight corruption throughout my life. I have seen poverty, that’s why I have the courage to say this.”
The Congress instantly said it would complain to the Election Commission. Senior leader Kapil Sibal said, “The BJP campaign based on polarisation and not on development.”
Mr Modi is addressing a string of rallies at Uttar Pradesh today, including in Amethi, the constituency from where Rahul Gandhi is contesting for the third time.
During most of his campaign for the national election, Mr Modi has distanced himself from overtly pro-Hindu agenda like the Ram temple campaign, and pitched himself as a man of development.
If the Election Commission deems that his Faizabad rally violated its rules, Mr Modi could face the second case in a week.
An FIR or First Information Report was filed against him on Wednesday for flashing his party’s lotus symbol and addressing the media near the polling station where he cast his vote in Gandhinagar.
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