Disqualify Modi from contesting polls, HK Patil to EC

Hubli | Saturday | 30th March, 2019

Summary:

The live telecast of Modi’s political speech on Doordarshan and All India Radio is the height of misusing government institutions. Even after conducting the test, what was the need for the PM to address the country? District in-charge minister Satish Jarkiholi was present. Why was it not left to the scientists? Belagavi: KPCC campaign committee chief HK Patil said on Friday that the Election Commission should disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting the Lok Sabha elections for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of Belagavi Congress candidate Dr S V Sadhunavar’s nomination filing rally, Patil said that by addressing the country about the launch of an anti-satellite missile, the PM violated the model code.The EC must take stringent action against Modi by banning him from contesting, he said.“Was it needed to test the anti-satellite weapon when the model code is in force?.