EC orders probe against Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has asked the returning officer of the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency to probe allegations by Subramanian Swamy that Rahul Gandhi gave “wrong information” regarding his assets while filing nomination papers in the 2009 polls.

“Since the affidavit is filed before the returning officer, it is the returning officer concerned, who is the competent authority to consider any complaint...,” EC said.