New Delhi: In his reply to EC, Gujarat CM Narendra Modi has clarified that he has not violated any Model Code of Conduct.
Modi has said that remarks like 'khooni panja' (bloody claw) and 'zalim haath' (ruthless hand) are popular Hindi expressions used only figuratively.
In his nine-page reply filed Tuesday evening before the Commission, a day ahead of the deadline, Modi said he has only exercised his right of free speech by criticising the policies and work of Congress and thus has not violated the Model Code.
"I am of the clear opinion that I have not violated the said provision," he said.
Modi said even though he has himself been subjected to much criticism, including use of abuses against him, he has maintained the diginity of political discourse and has not made personal attacks on any of his opponents.
Though Modi has sent a reply to the EC, a delegation of senior BJP leaders led by party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi will meet Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath and two other Election Commissioners tomorrow to hand over a copy of Modi's reply officially.
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