Rahul denies he violated model code

“This fear is there in our lives as well. If there is BJP, there will be violence. If there is BJP, 22,000 people will die, because they spread anger...this question was never raised before.”

BJP had moved the EC against Gandhi for his remarks.  The EC had reminded Gandhi of the provision in the model code which states that no party or candidate would indulge in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred.

The show cause notice also referred to the provision which refrains parties and candidates from making distorted or unverified allegations and limit their criticism to policies and programmes of rival parties.

The Commission had asked Rahul to respond to the notice by Tuesday. But on Gandhi's request, the Commission extended the deadline till the morning of May 15.