The Election Commission of India (ECI) has censured Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge and BJP candidate from Tamluk in West Bengal, for making derogatory and sexist remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The ECI has barred Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hours starting from 5 p.m. on May 21, 2024. This decision follows complaints and a show-cause notice issued to Gangopadhyay, to which he has responded. The ECI's action underscores its commitment to upholding the model code of conduct during elections. Additionally, the ECI has strictly warned Gangopadhyay regarding his conduct.
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EC Slaps 24-Hour Campaign Ban On Ex-Judge Gangopadhyay For 'Sexist' Remarks Against Mamata https://t.co/vsMyMWiXy1
The ECI censured former Calcutta High Court judge and #BJP candidate from Tamluk in West Bengal Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his remarks against Trinamool chief and Chief Minister #MamataBanerjee, barring him from campaigning for 24 hours from 5 p.m. today. https://t.co/AvSJjTexrP
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Election Commission bars BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for sexist remarks against Mamata Banerjee https://t.co/lMtkMLkSHJ
The Election Commission of India strongly censures Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP’s Tamluk candidate for his derogatory remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and debars him from campaigning for 24 hours starting from 17.00 hrs of 21st May. The Commission also strictly warns… https://t.co/KPuRBDBFkD
Former Calcutta High Court judge and #BJP's candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay sent his reply to the show-cause notice issued by the EC for his "undignified" remark against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. https://t.co/ftn9e3BaiE
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