AGENCIES / MUMBAI
A case has been registered against Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh president Prakash Ambedkar for allegedly making objectionable remarks against the Election Commission (EC).
Ambedkar, the grandson of B R Ambedkar, is himself contesting the Lok Sabha election from Solapur and Akola in Maharashtra. Ambedkar has formed the “Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi”, an alliance with the Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), for Lok Sabha polls.
Addressing an election rally at Digras in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district, Ambedkar said he would jail the EC for two days if voted to power.
Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dilip Shinde informed that the Yavatmal district collector lodged a complaint against Ambedkar at the Digras police station and a case has been registered. The State Election Commission had sought a report from the local poll officials on Ambedkar’s speech.
Asked about his remarks, Ambedkar said he made a “general” statement. Ambedkar said, he said it in a general sense, but his comment on the EC was singled out.