BJP's Kapil Mishra sticks to his India-Paksitan remark on Delhi poll as Election Commission issues notice

According to sources, the Election Commission is mulling over strong action against BJP candidate Kapil Mishra. Confirming the summon he received from the poll panel, Mishra said that he sticks to his tweet as he didn't say anything wrong related to Delhi Assembly election.

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New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday sought a report from Delhi Chief Electoral Officer on BJP leader Kapil Mishra's tweet on Delhi assembly elections in which he has likened these polls with India vs Pakistan reference. A report in this regard is required to be submitted within 24 hours. According to sources, the Election Commission is mulling over strong action against BJP candidate Kapil Mishra.

Confirming the summon he received from the poll panel, Mishra said that he sticks to his tweet as he didn't say anything wrong. "I received a notice from Election Commission last night, I'll give my reply today. I don't think I said anything wrong. Speaking truth is not a crime in this country. I spoke the truth. I stand by my statement."

Mishra had on January 23rd tweeted "On February 8, there will be a contest between India and Pakistan on the roads in Delhi." He also tweeted that the Congress and AAP had created "small Pakistans" like Shaheen Bagh in the country.

Earlier on Thursday, while speaking to ANI about his tweet, Mishra had said, 'Mini Pakistans` has been created at many places in Delhi. Shaheen Bagh is being replicated at various places. Other places like Inder Lok, Chand Bagh have also become mini Pakistan. Protesters are disturbing common people by blocking the road, shutting areas, schools, etc."

Taking a dig at the BJP leader for his tweet about a contest between India and Pakistan on February 8, AAP's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh asked if the BJP`s Model Town candidate had joined the BCCI. "Has Mishra joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India?" asked Sanjay Singh when asked for comments on Mishra's tweets.

On January 22, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had written to the Election Commission alleging "wrongful acceptance of nomination forms of BJP candidate Kapil Mishra from Model Town constituency" and demanded cancellation of his candidature. 

The Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 8 and the results will be announced on February 11.