Uttar Pradesh tops the list of model code violations

Election Commission of India revealed the data of violation of the maximum model code of conduct. Uttar Pradesh ranks at the top when it comes to the violation of the model code of conduct in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Of the total 507 instances of violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) reported across the country, 139 cases have been reported from Uttar Pradesh alone.

New Delhi:Uttar Pradesh tops in the ranking of maximum violation of the model code of conduct in the ongoing Lok Sabha election.

The election commission has reported 507 instances of violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) across the country. Uttar Pradesh ranks at first position by reporting 139 cases of violation.

The maximum violations took place in Ferozabad where the BJP alone was responsible for a record 13 out of 28 such violations. Shivpal Yadav's Pragatisheel Samajwadi party (Lohia) violated the model code seven times and the SP-BSP alliance six times.

However, Rampur manages to rank second with 24 violations with SP candidate Mohd Azam Khan's 'khaki underwear' remark hitting national headlines.

BJP candidate in Rampur Jaya Prada also violated the model code five times but did not find a mention in the media.

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also violated the model code twice in Rampur - once referring to his SP opponent Azam Khan as "Mogambo and khalnayak. "

There were no pending cases of code violations in UP", said Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral officer L. Venkateshwarlu.

Violation of MCC includes delivering an inflammatory speech, inaugurating a road, distributing money, sweets and toffees.

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