TMC MP files complaint against PM Modi for violating MCC

Guwahati: In a case of flouting the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale said on Monday that he has filed a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “violating the code of conduct” during a visit to Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, claiming the Prime Minister” used an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter to attend an election rally in the state’s Palnadu.

The TMC MP shared a screen-grab of a tweet from news agency PTI that showed PM Modi being received at Palnadu alongside an IAF chopper.

Gokhale also shared a copy of the complaint filed against the Prime Minister.

In a tweet in X, the TMC MP wrote, “Complaint against PM Modi with ECI for violating code of conduct. Filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Modi for using an Indian Air Force helicopter to attend an election rally in AC 96-Chilakaluripet in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh yesterday. EC rules prohibit the use of state machinery for campaigning. Indira Gandhi was disqualified in 1975 specifically for this reason. If BJP paid for renting the IAF chopper, then EC should let us all know along with the grounds for why an IAF chopper was essential (CMs & other Z+ protectees use normal VVIP choppers which have all required security features). EC had said while announcing the elections that code of conduct violations will be dealt with strictly. Let's see if EC initiates a probe or any action against PM Modi for using an IAF chopper for election campaigning.”

The complaint filed by Gokhale said, “This is to bring to your urgent notice and to file a formal complaint for violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17.03.2024 in the Assembly Constituency of 96-Chilakaluripet in Palnadu District of Andhra Pradesh.”