Election committee Condemned BJP Neta and former Calcutta High Court judge on Tuesday Abhijit Gangopadia For his “low level personal attack” exist west bengal centimeters Mamata Banerjee and bans him from campaigning for 24 hours from 5pm on Tuesday.
The statement of the candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party, according to the EC, was a “direct affront to womanhood in India” as he “through his educational and professional background there cannot be any doubt whatsoever”.
Gangopadhyay’s statement outright condemned: European Commission
respond Former Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s ‘low-level personal attack’ on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Election Commission holds party accountable as it says ‘ This was seen as a gross failure to perform one of the fundamental acts of the campaign , even after clear instructions ”from the committee”.
Accordingly, Political parties/Candidates were directed by the EC (copy sent to President BJP along with an April 1 order) to “refrain from any act/action/statement that may be considered to be prejudicial to the honor and dignity of women.”
The EC has issued a notice against this former judge seeking clarification over derogatory remarks made by him regarding Banerjee. He responded to the European Commission’s notification on Monday.
While going through this response, the EC said in its order that it had been “ satisfied that Gangopadhyay committed a low-level attack and thereby violated provisions of Model Code of Conduct”.
The pollster observed “worse abuses” committed by BJP leaders and said women enjoyed utmost respect in Indian society. The statement said that behind these ideas are expressed through Constitution and all institutions continuously pursue these ideal values- ensuring rights and dignity for women at all levels further empowering them.
In its four-page order, the poll panel said Gangopadhyay’s statement “is completely condemnable when used against any woman, let alone the senior political leaders and constitutional office holders he targeted” . It added that the BJP leader had “brought damage and disrepute to West Bengal, which has a distinguished tradition of respect for women”.
