Election authorities in Goa Tuesday ordered an inquiry into a complaint filed by the BJP that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal violated the model code of conduct by inciting religious sentiments.
State BJP leader Keshav Prabhu, who filed the complaint earlier Tuesday, relied on newspaper reports to allege that Kejriwal tried to create "communal disharmony".
The complaint cited media reports quoting Kejriwal saying that "mob lynchings taking place in the county under the guise of cattle theft is actually organised murder".
Kejriwal tried to spread fear among Christians and Muslims by remarking that they "will be driven into the sea" after being declared infiltrators, Prabhu said.
A senior official said the District Election Officer of South Goa had been asked to "verify the allegations and take appropriate action".
The AAP has fielded candidates for both the Lok Sabha seats in Goa, where polling is scheduled on April 23.
(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)