The BJP has complained to the Election Commission against Prime Minister's communication advisor Pankaj Pachauri for highlighting the achievements made under the leadership of Dr. Manmohan Singh. A delegation led by party
General Secretary JP Nadda submitted a memorandum to the Commission saying that Mr Pachauri being a government official has violated the Model Code of Conduct by addressing a press conference to publicise the achievements of UPA government during elections. Press Club of India has conveyed to the Chief Election Commissioner that Mr Pachauri had addressed a “Meet-the-Press” programme convened by the Club and did not hold a press conference.

The BJP has also urged the Commission to ask the government to stop making key appointments during the polls including the appointment of a new army chief and teachers in Kendriya Vidayalayas across the country.