Assam Assembly polls | EC cuts short ban on campaigning by Himanta Biswa Sarma to 24 hours
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The EC took into account his “unconditional apology” and “assurance” to adhere to the Model Code of Conduct
The Election Commission on Saturday cut short the ban on campaigning by BJP leader and Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from 48 hours to 24 hours, taking into account his “unconditional apology” and “assurance” to adhere to the Model Code of Conduct. for the April 6 polls for 48 hours after finding that a speech he made violated the MCC. He had said Bodoland People’s Front chief Hagrama Mohilary would be jailed if he engaged in extremism. On Saturday, the EC wrote to Mr. Sarma saying that it had considered his representation and reduced the ban from 48 hours to 24 hours, meaning that he could campaign from Saturday evening onward. With polls on April 6, campaigning is scheduled to close on Sunday.More Related News