KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider within two months a representation alleging communal remarks made by BJP leader B. Gopalakrishnan during the ongoing Assembly election campaign in Guruvayur.
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas issued the directive while disposing of a writ petition filed by Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) leader Gokul.
The petitioner had sought action against the NDA candidate, accusing him of violating election laws through alleged communal social media posts.
Gopalakrishnan, contesting from Guruvayur Assembly constituency, had reportedly posted content claiming that rival parties had failed to field Hindu candidates in the constituency.
The remarks triggered legal action, with the Guruvayoor Temple Police Station registering a case under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as the Representation of the People Act.