The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to investigate any disparities in the affidavit particulars provided by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the BJP's candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat. The ECI initiated action based on a complaint lodged by the Indian National Congress.
According to ANI, sources said, "Indian National Congress (INC) had sent a complaint to ECI regarding mismatch in actual and declared assets in his affidavit by Rajeev Chandrasekhar. As per procedure, ECI today directed CBDT to check the affidavit and verify the mismatch if any. According to rule any mismatch and falsification of affidavit is dealt with under Section 125 A of the RP Act 1951."
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As per the law, concealing any information in nomination papers or affidavit is punishable with imprisonment for a term that may extend to six months, or with a fine, or both, according to a report on PTI.