Public Outcry: Arrest Modi and Yogi

 



Modi and Yogi

The lack of legal action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, despite numerous reports and complaints of hate speech in their election rallies, centers around the perceived inaction and selective enforcement by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Despite the clear legal framework that outlaws inciting hate and division during election campaigning, these high-profile leaders have not been penalized.

Multiple complaints have been filed against Modi for his speeches, particularly those in Rajasthan's Banswara, where he is accused of using communal rhetoric to influence voters. This speech, along with others, allegedly violated the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prohibits promoting enmity on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, or language. Despite these allegations, the ECI is said to be still "examining" the complaints and has not taken any definitive action yet【93†source】【94†source】.

Critics argue that the ECI's hesitancy to act reflects a double standard in how election laws are enforced, particularly when it comes to opposition figures who often face swift action under similar allegations. This discrepancy raises concerns about the ECI’s impartiality and the integrity of its role in safeguarding the electoral process【95†source】.

The ongoing situation suggests a significant challenge in maintaining the purity and integrity of elections in India, underlining the need for the judiciary and other governmental bodies to ensure that election laws are applied fairly and without bias to all candidates, irrespective of their political standing.

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