Madhya Pradesh polls: EC pulls up BJP nominee for giving money to temple

Bhopal: The Election Commission has issued a notice to BJP nominee from Narela constituency, Vishwas Sarang after he reportedly gave Rs one lakh to a Jain temple here on 27 October when the model code of conduct was in force in the poll-bound state. The EC, in its notice issued to the BJP candidate yesterday, said that it had received information that the model code of conduct for polls had come in force from 4 October but Sarang had given money during a function at the Jain temple on 27 October. [caption id=“attachment_1227469” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. AFP[/caption] The Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Madhya Pradesh on 25 November. The commission has given time to Sarang till 11.30 am on 15 November to reply to its notice and explain why action should not be taken against him. In case Sarang fails to reply, the commission will assume that he has nothing to say and will proceed to take appropriate action against him. During the visit to the temple, the BJP nominee had said that he had promised to offer flowers when its construction was being carried out. He had also said that he paid Rs one lakh from his side for the temple. PTI