Election Commission bars Sidhu for 72 hours for ‘violating’ poll conduct
Election Commission bars Sidhu for 72 hours for ‘violating’ poll conduct The ban comes into force from 10 am on Tuesday Elections : The Election Commission Monday rebuffed Congress pioneer Navjot Singh Sidhu and banished him from battling for 72 hours for supposed mutual comments amid a decision rally in Bihar. The restriction comes into power from 10 am on Tuesday. Tending to a decision rally in Katihar on April 16, the cricketer-turned-government official had stirred a debate when he encouraged Muslim voters to cast a ballot en alliance and thrashing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the time Sidhu was campaigning in help of veteran Congress pioneer and previous association serve Tariq Anwar. Continue Reading