EC seeks report from Jharkhand poll authorities over Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark
The decision to seek a report came after BJP leaders approached the poll panel against Gandhi for using rape as a tool to target political rivals.
In Short
- In a rally, Rahul Gandhi said it's now not 'make in India' but 'rape in India'
- BJP protested against the remark on the last of Parliament Winter Session
- Rahul Gandhi has refused to apologise on this
The Election Commission has sought a factual report from poll authorities in Jharkhand over the "Rape in India" remark of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made at a rally in the poll-bound state last week.
The decision to seek a report came after BJP leaders approached the poll panel against Gandhi for using rape as a tool to target political rivals.
The BJP had demanded action against him.
Official sources in the EC said further action would be contemplated after getting the report.
Addressing an election rally in Godda, Gandhi had taken a jibe at the Modi government over rising cases of crimes against women.
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