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EC seeks report on BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj's remarks

The Election Commission of India has sought a report of alleged model code of conduct violation by BJP MP from Unnao Sakhshi Maharaj who made controversial remarks against a community on Thursday in Meerut.<br/><br/>BJP ?MP Sakshi Maharaj was ?on Friday booked for allegedly hurting religious feelings after he indirectly blamed Muslims for the population growth in the country that sparked a controversy, days after Supreme Court outlawed seeking votes in the name of religion or caste.? ?However, the BJP distanced itself from the comments made at a 'sant sammelan' ?in Meerut on Thursday.<br/><br/>Our correspondent reports that ?Meerut DM B.Chandrakala, told ?media persons that ?ECI has asked for a report in the matter on Friday event and soon after SP City and ADM city were deputed to look into the matter and file a report? immediately.? <br/><br/>After establishing the facts and seizing the video recording of the religious function, police filed an FIR against the MP and the mahant in Sadar Bazar police station under various sections of IPC and PR Act.

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