EC seeks immediate action on DMK complaint against BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje over bomb remarks

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday directed the Karnataka chief electoral officer to take immediate and appropriate action on the complaint filed by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) against Union minister Shobha Karandlaje for alleged violation of the model code of conduct.

The poll panel also sought a compliance report on the matter within 48 hours.

The DMK has sought action against Karandlaje for linking the suspect in Rameshwaram cafe blast with Tamil Nadu. In its complaint, the party said Karandlaje's statement “attempts to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between the people of Karnataka and the people of Tamil Nadu, and has been made for the furtherance” of her election prospects.

It further alleged that the minister's remarks have the potential to engender violence against the Tamil community.