Tamil Nadu Chief Election Officer Satyabrata Sahoo said that an FIR has been lodged against DMK Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan for allegedly violating the Election Model Code of Conduct under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC). This action follows a report submitted by the District Election Officer regarding Radhakrishnan's comment against PM Modi.
Over 'violation of the Election Model Code of Conduct and offense committed by DMK and its leader Anitha R Radhakrishnan' against PM Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Election Officer Satyabrata Sahoo said, "DEO has given us a report on DMK Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan (against the speech on PM Modi). An FIR has been lodged against DMK Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan under relevant sections of the IPC. Further investigation is underway..."
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The response comes a day after BJP wrote to the Election Commission of India over "violation of the Election Model Code of Conduct and offense committed by DMK and its leader Anitha R Radhakrishnan". The BJP requested EC to direct Anitha R Radhakrishnan to tender an unconditional apology to PM Modi and ban him from campaigning further in this election. The BJP requested the EC to order the immediate filing of FIR and criminal investigation against him.
Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan ran into controversy and faced criticism for allegedly using expletives against Prime Minister Modi during a DMK party workers meet held at Thandapathu on March 22.
Earlier, BJP state president Annamalai stated on X that he would escalate the issue to the Election Commission and the Director General of Police (DGP).