Meanwhile, EC official also referred to an April 9 order issued by the poll panel which said that people cannot enter a polling station with caps, shawls and clothes bearing symbol of any political party.
It said section 130 of the Representation of the People Act prohibits any person from canvassing for votes or exhibit any notice or signs relating to the election within the polling station on the day of poll.
“In view of the above, it is further clarified that wearables like caps, shawl etc with political party's name, symbol or slogan are not allowed inside the polling stations on the poll day.
This may be adhered to in the counting centres on the counting day also,” the EC directive had said. Meanwhile, BJP defended Modi saying he has acted within limits.
It hit out Congress of making an issue out of it, saying it was an attempt by the “rattled” party to divert the attention of the people.
