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BJP leader Giriraj Singh's rallies banned, may be arrested soon

Patna: BJP leader Giriraj Singh's election rally and road shows have been banned in Bihar and Jharkhand and he is likely to be arrested soon for his remark that critics of prime ministerial candidate Narendra

India TV News Desk Updated on: April 23, 2014 12:47 IST
"The chief electoral officer of Jharkhand has requested the chief electoral officer of Bihar for help to arrest Singh," Lakshmanan said.

He also said the state home department has been asked to look into it.

A case was also registered against Singh in Patna Monday after the Election Commission ordered the Patna district administration to do it.

Lakshmanan said Singh's remark was an open violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

He said the order was given to the Patna administration after Singh failed to comply with a single-day deadline given to him to submit his explanation.

Singh said Tuesday he stands by his remark. He is the BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from Nawada constituency.
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