ECI issues notice to organisers of Mangaluru 'mid-street Iftar'
Mangaluru, Apr 1: The Election Commission of India has issued a notice to the organisers of the infamous ‘mid-street Iftar party’ held at Mudupi grama Panchayat near here.
Over 200 metres of State Highway was blocked for over four hours from 2pm for the event on March 30.
In the notice issued on Sunday, the ECI has notified the main organiser of the 'Auto Rajakanmar Iftar' event, Abubakar Siddique, for violating the election model code of conduct.
The Iftar party was arranged on the state highway in Ullal Taluk at Mudipu junction, which is a busy intersection leading to the new IT hub of Dakshina Kannada district.
The ECI took note of the video of the event after it went viral on social media platforms.
The event had restricted the traffic to one side of the road making it difficult for the motorists and pedestrians for more than 4 hours during peak time.
All the rickshaw drivers of Ullal Taluk had conducted this iftar gathering which was attended by traders and locals. The event was hailed as a bold step towards communal harmony as they claimed that people from various communities participated in the event.
The ECI notice has asked Siddique to explain why action should not be taken against him for violating ECI norms.
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India expels Pakistani High Commission official; 2nd in one week
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI): India on Wednesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission here on charges of indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official has been given 24 hours to leave the country.
It said the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission was issued a demarche to this effect.
"He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner," the MEA said in a statement.
On May 13, India expelled a Pakistani official for allegedly indulging in espionage.
Press Release: Pakistani official declared persona non grata
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