EC issues notice to Pragya over remarks on Hemant Karkare

Bhopal: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday issued a notice to BJP nominee from Bhopal parliamentary seat Sadhvi Pragya Thakur over her remarks on police officer Hemant Karkare, who was killed in the 26/11 terror attack. Noting that Thakur’s remarks violate the Model Code of Conduct, District Election Officer Sudaam Khade served the notice on her and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district chief Vikas Virani and gave them a day’s time to file a reply. The officer also warned of unilateral action in case of non-submission of the reply within the stipulated time. (IANS)