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CPI MP alleges PM Modi violated MCC; multiple 2026 Assembly elections context (LIVE) to December
CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar writes to the CEC alleging Prime Minister Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct through a national address. The report also covers Rahul Gandhi's comments on AIADMK, Modi's statements on the TMC, TVK's support for a candidate, and West Bengal election plans ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
Why It Matters
The alleged MCC violation centers on state resources used for a national broadcast. The pieces also outline key campaign moves and alliances as India prepares for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and other states.
Timeline
8 Events
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 timing announced; two-phase voting and counting date
April 19, 2026
The elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly were planned in two phases on April 23 and 29, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.
Modi to address four public meetings across West Bengal; campaign intensifies
April 19, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to address four public meetings across West Bengal on Sunday as the BJP strengthens its campaign ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Bishnupur (Bankura district), Purulia, Jhargram, and Medinipur.
TVK announces support for Premkumar in Edappadi Assembly segment
April 19, 2026
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay announced that TVK would extend support to K. Premkumar, a former office-bearer of the Vijay Fans Club contesting as an independent in Edappadi Assembly segment in Salem district, urging voters to back him under the ‘Television’ symbol after TVK’s nomination was rejected.
PM Modi accuses TMC of betraying women over the 131st Amendment Bill; vows political consequences in West Bengal
April 19, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament and said women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming Assembly polls.
CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar writes to CEC alleging MCC violation by PM Modi
April 19, 2026
CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar sent a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleging that Modi’s national address violated the MCC, was political in nature with partisan assertions and selective narratives, and that broadcast on Doordarshan and Sansad TV amounted to misusing state resources.
Anil Akkara files complaint with ECI alleging MCC violation via Doordarshan
April 19, 2026
AICC member from Kerala, Anil Akkara, approached the Election Commission of India accusing Prime Minister Modi of violating the MCC by using the national broadcaster Doordarshan for politicking as the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal assembly elections wind down.
Janhastakshep seminar at Press Club of India calls for termination of SIR and extension of old electoral rolls
April 18, 2026
A seminar organized by Janhastakshep at the Press Club of India urged the immediate termination of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and continuation of the old rolls. A resolution was passed unanimously. Attendees included former CEC S Y Quraishi, Prashant Bhushan, Badri Raina, and Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty, among others.
Rahul Gandhi comments: AIADMK is a mask for BJP and urges Tamil Nadu to resist external influence
April 18, 2026
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi stated that the AIADMK is “just a mask” for the BJP, asserting the party seeks a partner in Tamil Nadu to enable it to rule from Delhi and urged Tamils to resist external political influence.