Election Commission today issued a fresh show cause notice to Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan for reportedly making objectionable remarks against it and circumventing a ban imposed on him from campaigning in the state.

The show cause notice was issued to the senior Samajwadi Party leader days after the poll body banned him from campaigning in the state following his controversial 'Kargil' remarks. The EC said it has noted with deep concern that despite the ban, Khan continued to violate the Model Code of Conduct.

Azam Khan has been asked to respond to the charges by Friday evening, failing which the EC will take a decision without further reference to him.