Saree distribution violated model code: EC raps BJP

8216;8216;The Commission is of the view that the distribution of sarees on April 12, 2004, when the election process in the Lucknow parliamentary constituency had already been set in motion, was a violation of the model code of conduct,8217;8217; the EC order said. It, however, added that in view of the BJP8217;s 8216;8216;full commitment to the compliance of the model code of conduct and the electoral laws in letter and spirit, the Commission does not wish to pursue the matter further, except to state that it strongly disapproves of such violations of the model code of conduct8217;8217;.

But what has intrigued many is the fact that the Commission had to wait for the election results to be announced to admonish the BJP.