Kamal Nath Gets Notice For Violating Election Code By Using "Item" Remark

Following outrage over Congress leader Kamal Nath using word "item" against the BJP candidate Imarti Devi in Madhya Pradesh by-polls, the Election Commission (EC) on October 21 issued a notice against him, seeking an explanation. The EC stated that it was against the 'Model Code of Conduct', which directs politicians to refrain from using such controversial and "hate" comments. The EC has directed him to provide clarification by October 23.