Ganesh Joshi justifies giving money to women, says ‘was following tradition’

  • | Saturday | 17th November, 2018

If this is not a violation of model code of conduct, then what is?” said Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana. Dehradun: Justifying giving money to a group of women on Chhath, BJP’s Mussoorie legislator Ganesh Joshi on Saturday, replying to a notice sent by the state election commission, said that he was ‘following festive traditions’ and not violating any model code of conduct.A video purportedly showing Joshi giving money to women at a programme celebrating Chhath had gone viral a few days ago. The video showed women first putting a ‘tilak’ on Joshi’s forehead to welcome him and then pocketing the crisp notes that he handed them. The Congress had alleged that the BJP was trying to woo voters with cash. How does it become a violation of model code of conduct?”Meanwhile, Congress leaders continued to press for action to be taken against Joshi for what they claimed was ‘a gross violation of the model code of conduct.’ “Currency notes are being handed out to voters and this has also been captured in a video clip.

Dehradun: Justifying giving money to a group of women on Chhath, BJP’s Mussoorie legislator Ganesh Joshi on Saturday, replying to a notice sent by the state election commission, said that he was ‘following festive traditions’ and not violating any model code of conduct.A video purportedly showing Joshi giving money to women at a programme celebrating Chhath had gone viral a few days ago. The video showed women first putting a ‘tilak’ on Joshi’s forehead to welcome him and then pocketing the crisp notes that he handed them. The Congress had alleged that the BJP was trying to woo voters with cash. The party also complained to the state election commission alleging that this was a “blatant instance of votes being bought”.However, Joshi claimed that “there is nothing wrong in giving money to your sisters on festivals.” “The Congress party leaders have levelled the allegations because they are heading for a defeat in the civic polls ahead,” he alleged.The MLA who is no stranger to controversies, has been getting support on the issue from his party.Reacting to the matter, BJP state president Ajay Bhatt, said, “The allegation is baseless because he gave Rs 100 to his sisters on festivals as a mark of affection. How does it become a violation of model code of conduct?”Meanwhile, Congress leaders continued to press for action to be taken against Joshi for what they claimed was ‘a gross violation of the model code of conduct.’ “Currency notes are being handed out to voters and this has also been captured in a video clip. If this is not a violation of model code of conduct, then what is?” said Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana.

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