Hope Eid will strengthen harmony in society: Modi
New Delhi, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while extending greetings for Eid on Sunday said he hoped that the festival will strengthen the bonds of harmony in society.
Speaking about the festival in the 44th edition of his monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat", he said: "After an entire month of fasting during Ramzan, the festival of Eid is a harbinger of celebrations. I hope and believe that everyone will celebrate Eid with gaiety and fervour.
"I hope that the festival of Eid will further strengthen the bonds of harmony in our society."
Eid is expected to be celebrated on June 14, based on the observation of the new moon.
It marks the end of Ramzan -- the Islamic holy month of fasting.
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Maharashtra: 6,382 complaints of poll code violations reported to EC; Rs 536cr cash, goods seized
Mumbai (PTI): The Election Commission has received 6,382 complaints related to model code violations in Maharashtra in the past month and has resolved all but one, while agencies under it have seized cash and goods worth more than Rs 536 crore.
These complaints were filed through the cVIGIL app of the poll panel between October 15, when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force with the announcement of the election schedule, and November 14, said a statement issued by the office of state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Thursday.
cVIGIL is a mobile application developed by the EC to enable citizens to report violations of the MCC during elections.
Of the total complaints received in the past month, 6,381 have been resolved by the EC, said the statement.
Once a complaint is filed, the relevant team investigates and takes appropriate action, it said.
In an enforcement crackdown since October 15, various state and central agencies have seized assets worth Rs 536.45 crore, which include illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, and precious metals, said the statement.
Seizures were made to stop any inducement of voters in Maharashtra, where polling will take place on November 20.
The MCC is a set of guidelines drafted by the EC that outlines how political parties and candidates must conduct themselves during election campaigning and polling.
