EC issues notice to Parrikar for his bribery remarks

EC issues notice to Parrikar for his bribery remarks
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The EC on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his controversial remarks during campaigning for the upcoming elections in Goa in which he appeared to tell people that they could accept money from any political party but should vote for the BJP. 

The EC on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his controversial remarks during campaigning for the upcoming elections in Goa in which he appeared to tell people that they could accept money from any political party but should vote for the BJP.

"I understand if someone organises a rally and you take Rs 500 for moving around with (the candidate), that is not a problem.

But when you vote, choose the lotus (BJP's poll symbol). This you must remember," Parrikar said on Sunday to a small crowd at Chimbel near Panaji.

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