Election Commission of India revokes star campaigner status of Kamal Nath over 'item' remark

Election Commission of India on Friday revoked the star campaigner status of Congress leader Kamal Nath, citing repeated violation of Model Code of Conduct. EC further said, if any campaign is done by Kamal Nath from now onwards, the entire expenditure will be borne by the candidate in whose constituency campaign is being undertaken.

Currently, campaigning for the by-election to the state Assembly is underway in Madhya Pradesh.

The Election Commission has said former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath has violated its advisory related to campaigning by using the word "item" against a woman BJP candidate. The Commission advised Kamal Nath not to use such words in public during the period of the Model Code of Conduct.

The poll panel issued a notice to Kamal Nath on Monday days after he used the "item" remark against BJP candidate Imarti Devi during a poll rally. The BJP slammed the Congress leader for insulting the woman.

Following a complaint by the state BJP and reference by the National Commission for Women, the EC served the notice to Kamal Nath.

If any campaign is done by Kamal Nath from now onwards, the entire expenditure will be borne by the candidate in whose constituency campaign is being undertaken, says Election Commission. https://t.co/M0N1tcfoV7

— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2020