EC bans Congress’ Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48-years over remarks on Hema Malini | India News – Times of India
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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday banned Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48-hours over his alleged derogatory remarks against BJP MP Hema Malini. This move marks the first campaign ban issued by the Election Commission during this Lok Sabha election cycle.The Election Commission had issued a show-cause notice to Surjewala last Tuesday regarding his comments, which were described as "undignified, uncivilised, and vulgar" towards Hema Malini.After reviewing Surjewala's response, the poll body condemned his statements and reprimanded him for misconduct.Under Article 324 of the Constitution and its empowered authority, the Election Commission prohibited Surjewala from engaging in various campaign activities, including public meetings, rallies, road s...