Arvind Kejriwal issued notice by EC on BJP’s complaint over ‘insulting and defamatory’ tweets on PM Modi: WATCH INSIDE

The BJP complained to the ECI that two tweets on the party’s official handle allegedly portrayed Prime Minister Modi in a “disparaging, insulting and defamatory manner”.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to respond by November 16. (File/ANI photo)

Notice from Election Commission to Arvind Kejriwal: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent a notice to AAP national president and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the BJP complained to the ECI that two tweets on the party’s official handle allegedly portrayed Prime Minister Modi in a “disparaging, insulting and defamatory manner”.

The ECI said: “The messages are prima facie contrary to the MCC (Model Code of Conduct) and provisions of the election and penal laws; asks him to explain before November 16, why no appropriate action should be taken against you for violation of the MCC and provisions of the election and penal laws.

The AAP on Wednesday posted a video story on X featuring industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Modi. The next day, the party posted a photo of Adani and Modi, claiming that the Prime Minister works for Adani and not the people.

HERE IS THE DISPUTED TWEET

Wow!
Kya Scene Hai 💰 pic.twitter.com/uxSqVAWATj

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) November 10, 2023

Following this, the BJP on November 10 approached the ECI demanding action against the party for posting “highly unacceptable” and “unethical” video clips and comments on a social media platform against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A BJP delegation comprising minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in charge of the party’s national media, and Rajya Sabha member Anil Baluni, and party leader Om Pathak, approached the EC.

“From its official handle, the AAP has posted a video and two tweets (posts on .