EC Sends Notice To UP Congress Candidate Ajay Rai For Remarks Against PM Modi

The Election Commission (EC) issued a notice to a Congress candidate in UP assembly polls, on February 22, for making unpleasant remarks against PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Reportedly, the remarks were made by Ajay Rai in a Facebook live, on January 31. With the notice, EC has given 24 hours time for Rai to respond. Notably, EC's model code refrains candidates from making unverified allegations or distortions.