Election Commission cautions state minister for violating model code
Though the ECI observed that Veeramani had violated the MCC by visiting the district in his official vehicle, it took a lenient view since he had not carried out any political activity in the district.
Though the ECI observed that Veeramani had violated the MCC by visiting the district in his official vehicle, it took a lenient view since he had not carried out any political activity in the district.
Hence, the Commission has taken a lenient view and decided to caution Veeramani to be careful in future so that such instances do not recur, the Chief Electoral Officer said in a statement.
Veeramani was yesterday divested of the health portfolio and Dr C Vijayabaskar inducted in his place.
He has been assigned portfolios of School Education, Archaeology, Sports and Youth Welfare, Tamil Official Language and Tamil culture.
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