Congress moves ECI against BJP's 'communal' and 'divisive' campaign

The Congress on Sunday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking stern action against the BJP for allegedly continuing its "communal and divisive" campaign in Jharkhand, days before the second and final phase of Assembly elections scheduled in the state on November 20.

- Jairam Ramesh

In the complaint registered with the poll panel, the second in a week, Congress General Secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh accused Jharkhand BJP of spreading "false and misleading" information on social media.

He also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was indulging in such a divisive campaign despite the registration of a criminal case in this regard.

Sharing the complaint in a post on X, Ramesh said it was the party's second complaint to the ECI against "BJP's false, misleading, and communal" social media posts uploaded on the party's official Facebook and X handles.

"Despite the registration of a criminal case, the BJP has not taken down its earlier social media posts. They are clearly continuing with their communal and divisive campaign in Jharkhand with impunity," the Congress leader alleged.