Cong links EC's delay in poll date announcement to PM rally
The Congress has hinted that the Election Commission rescheduled the announcement of election dates for five states, from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, to accommodate PM Narendra Modi's rally in Ajmer at 1 pm. "Independence of ECI?" Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted. The model code of conduct came into force after the announcement, barring the government from announcing new schemes.