New Delhi. After the completion of five phases of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission (Election Commission of India) has now taken a tough stand on the statements made during the election campaign about religion, caste, language, army and the constitution of the country (Election Commission Guidelines). The commission has issued a notice (EC Notice to BJP Congress) on Wednesday to the national presidents of both the political parties, BJP and Congress, regarding these low-level comments and said that they should immediately stop such statements. Along with this, the star campaigners have also been advised to avoid such comments.

There should be no politics on security forces

During this time, the Commission has expressed the strongest objection to the attacks on the army by the Congress party regarding Agniveer and the politics being done on it. In the notice given to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the Commission has advised him not to do any politics on the army and security forces. Along with this, instructions have been given to immediately stop the allegations of the Constitution being in danger and changing the Constitution.

Ban on statements that divide society

The commission said that such allegations harm the country's reputation and democracy. During this time, the commission also asked the BJP to immediately stop making statements that divide religion, caste and society. In a notice given to BJP President JP Nadda on Wednesday, the commission has said that such statements increase bitterness in the society. This is fatal for both the society and the country.

Election Commission gave advice to BJP and Congress

In the notice sent to the presidents of both the major parties, the commission has said that elections come and go, but their comments will create bitterness in the society and the country for a long time. In such a situation, whatever they say, they should think about its long-term consequences. During this time, the commission has again reminded all the political parties of the advice given before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections regarding the use of restrained language during the election campaign.

Voting will be held on 25 May and 1 June

During this time, the Commission rejected the clarifications presented by both the parties on the objectionable statements. It also said that the responsibility of maintaining a good level of election campaign lies more with the ruling party than with the opposition parties. It is worth noting that voting for the remaining two phases of the Lok Sabha elections is now scheduled on 25 May and 1 June.