Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala (File Photo)
BJP IT cell chief declares Karnataka polling date before EC
New Delhi, March 27 (PTI): The Congress today dubbed the BJP "Super Election Commission", taking strong objection to its IT cell chief tweeting the date of the Karnataka Assembly election before the Election Commission had announced it.
Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala also said the Election Commissions credibility was at test and asked if there would be any action against the ruling party and its chief Amit Shah.
"BJP becomes the ?Super Election Commission as they announce poll dates for Karnataka even before the EC.
"Will EC now issue notice to BJP President, Amit Shah & register an FIR against BJP IT Head for leaking ECs confidential information?" Surjewala said on Twitter.
Malviya, whose tweet came when Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat was addressing a press conference to announce the schedule for the Karnataka polls but had not declared the date, said he had only quoted a news channel.
The BJP IT cell head said the election would be held on May 12 and counting would take place on May 18. While he was correct on the polling day, the votes will be counted on May 15.
When Rawats attention was drawn towards the tweet, he described it as a "very serious issue" that would merit a probe and "stringent action".
