The Election Commission of India on Wednesday served notice to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Jagat Singh for allegedly using objectionable language during poll campaigning here.
The assembly election in the Ramgarh constituency was postponed after the sudden demise of BSP candidate Lakshman Singh on November 28. The voting is now scheduled for January 28.
In the letter, the poll body alleged that Singh violated the Model code of conduct by using objectionable language thrice while addressing the public.
"While campaigning you have used objectionable language and words:-
– People who will not vote for me will be beaten by shoes
– I answer stones with AK-47
Bsp Leader Jagat Singh Said Ashok Gehlot, Narendra Modi or Vasundhara Raje,ka Pthar ka jawab Ak47 se denge or peti pack kar k bhejenge
The poll body demanded a reply from Singh within a period of three days.
"The returning officer has given three days time to Jagat Singh for giving clarification failing which strict action will be taken again him in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1950 and Public Representation Act, 1951 and the Indian Penal Code", the letter read.