Modi spoke outside the restricted area: Police

Ahmedabad: A preliminary probe by the Gujarat police has found that Narendra Modi addressed the gathering outside the restricted 100-metre radius.

An FIR was lodged against Modi under section 126 (1)(a) of the Representation of People Act on the orders of the Election Commission for holding a meeting at the polling station. The provision bans holding of public meetings during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of the poll. A non-cognizable complaint was also filed against the TV channels which had broadcast the conference under section 126 (1)(b) of the RP Act.

The officer said Modi may not be necessarily called for questioning. “Our line of investigation includes questioning people present at the time and acquiring video footage. However, it is not always necessary to question the accused. We may or may not call Modi for questioning,” he said.

 

(With PTI inputs)