BJP's Sambit Patra To Show Cause For Violation Of Model Code Of Conduct | Odisha News
Bhubaneswar: Puri Collector-cum-District Election Officer on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from the constituency, Sambit Patra, for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
Reportedly, Sambit had on Monday took out an election rally in Puri without obtaining necessary permission. Presence of BJP flag on his vehicle had been noticed by the flying squad and had also recorded the activities.
Based on it Puri Collector Jyotiprakash Das has directed Sambit to show cause within three days.
In his reaction, Sambit said he has not yet received the notice and denied it as an election rally. "I was going for the darshan of Lord Jagannath when people noticed me. They know me as a candidate and therefore came and greeted me with garlands and other items," said Patra.
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