Upset over a series of violations of model code of conduct, the Supreme Court pulled up the Election Commission of India and asked a representative to be present in court on Tuesday, to explain its stand. The top court will examine the powers of the Election Commission on implementing the model code of conduct tomorrow. The court was hearing a plea seeking strict action against political parties, who use religion and caste during campaigns, to seek votes. “What you are doing,” Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked the election body, on leaders violating the model code of conduct during campaigns. We will get the Chief Election Commissioner here if you don’t answer the questions.”At loss for words on the election body’s reply, the top court said, “The Election Commission says ‘we are toothless’!

Source: Pakistan Today April 15, 2019 09:56 UTC