The Election Commission has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi on a complaint by the BJP that he had falsely blamed the party for communal violence in Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.
In rallies in states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh that are headed for elections, the Vice-President of the Congress had accused the BJP of practicing "the politics of hatred" and of instigating communal riots in places like Muzaffarnagar.
Mr Gandhi alleged,"BJP felt that unless there is a Hindu versus Muslim situation in Uttar Pradesh, they would not do well. So, they set this fire," , adding that it was the Congress which had "doused the fire".
BJP in its complaint to the poll panel, also included Rahul Gandhi's allegation during a rally in Indore that Pakistani agencies were trying to reach out to young Muslims whose families had been affected by the Muzaffarnagar riots. The BJP says that Mr Gandhi's remarks violate the model code of conduct for elections.
INDIA HONEST surprises how an important national leader of Congress Rahul Gandhi has been able make such wild communal allegation on the main opposition party BJP. It seems the frustration of UPA's dismal performance has forced Rahul, to loose his cool and matured composure.