EC displeased with AIADMK, DMK

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Monday expressed displeasure to the ruling AIADMK and Opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu for violating the model code of conduct by using a large number of vehicles during electioneering in the assembly polls in the state.

 

In two notices to the AIADMK, the EC had pointed out that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had used nearly 80 vehicles during her visit to Krishnagiri district on May 1 and 2.

 

In its reply, AIADMK said it has not violated the model code. After considering its reply, the commission expressed displeasure to the party for not observing the spirit of the model code.
    
In a notice to the DMK, the commission pointed out use of 34 vehicles by Union Communications Minister and DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran during electioneering in Krishnagiri district on May 3.
    
The DMK stated that the public meeting was attended by party cadres as well as other alliance parties and transportation to attend the meeting was not arranged by it.

 

After going through the explanation given by DMK, "the commission decided to express its displeasure, conveyed to the DMK for the second time for not observing the spirit of the model code".