PM Modi likely to get EC's clean chit over 'Ram Temple' remarks

• EC likely to give PM Modi a clean chit over 'Ram Temple' remarks in Pilibhit rally
• Complaint alleging MCC violation dismissed; PM Modi's speech found within bounds of campaigning norms
• In the complaint it was alleged that PM Modi violated MCC by seeking votes in the name of Hindu deities

The EC has determined that PM Modi's mention of the construction of the Ram Temple during an election rally does not constitute seeking votes in the name of religion. Additionally, the report states that PM Modi's reference to the development of Kartarpur Sahib does not violate the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

The EC is set to communicate this decision, dismissing the complaint filed against PM Modi  by Supreme Court Lawyer Anand S Jondale. In his complaint with EC he had alleged that PM Modi violated MCC by seeking votes in the name of Hindu deities and Hindu place of worship as well Sikh Deities and Sikh places of worship during election rally in UP's Pilibhit on April 9.

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury penned a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on April 16, urging prompt action against PM Modi for branding opposition parties as "opponents of Ram Temple" during his election campaigns

 EC concluded that the PM’s speech did not incite enmity between communities and that the mere mention of religion in a campaign speech is not sufficient grounds for the EC to take action.