[Marxistindia] complaint to EC -- communal appeal in Gujarat

[news from the cpi(m)]

                                                           April 8, 2009

Press Release


We are releasing the text of the complaint made to the Election
Commission by Com. Brinda Karat, Member, polit Bureau, CPI(M) against
the communal appeal made by the Sri Ram Sewa Samity in Gujarat.




                                                       (Hari Singh Kang)

                                     for CPI(M) Central Committee office


Sir,


This is to draw the attention of the Central Election Commission to a
communal appeal issued in Mehsana Gujarat by an organization called Sri
Ram Sewa Samity. A copy was given to me on my recent visit to Gujarat.


The appeal is to rouse Hindu sentiments alleging that the Government of
India led by the Congress party is challenging the very existence of
Ram. Although this is issued against the Congress, a party we are
opposing, we believe that such appeals and propaganda based on
falsifications polarize the electorate on communal lines and vitiate the
political environment, thus going beyond party concerns..


I hope the Election Commission will take appropriate action.


Thanking you,

                                                        Yours sincerely,

                                                                    Sd/-

                                                           Brinda Karat