West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hours

It said that the 'commission also imposes a ban of 24 hours on Ms Mamata Banerjee from campaigning in any manner from 8.00 pm of April 12 till 8.00 pm of April 13.'

Published: 12th April 2021 08:10 PM  |   Last Updated: 12th April 2021 08:10 PM   |  A+A A-

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo | PTI)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo | PTI)

By PTI

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Monday barred West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours for her remarks against central forces and a statement which had alleged religious overtones.

"Commission hereby condemns such statements potent with serious law and order problems across the state (s) and sternly warns Mamata Banerjee and advises her to desist from using such statements while making public utterances during the period when Model Code of Conduct is in force," the order said.

It said that the "commission also imposes a ban of 24 hours on Ms Mamata Banerjee from campaigning in any manner from 8.00 pm of April 12 till 8.00 pm of April 13". Assembly elections in West Bengal began on March 27 and four of the eight phases of the polls have been completed.

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