Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 18 April 2026, a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha. Credit: X/PMO
Three-time Kerala Congress MP and 2026 assembly election candidate TN Prathapan on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) moved the Supreme Court against the “complete and inexplicable inaction” by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the face of “blatant violation” of the model code of conduct by the “party” on political speech. Prime Minister Narendra Modi targets opposition parties on behalf of April 18, a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha.
“The broadcast constituted a misuse of the state machinery and official media for electoral gain, namely targeting specific opposition political parties and delivered without any sanction, authority or justification under the Constitution or any law. The Petitioner claims that such inaction on the part of the Election Commission (EC) is arbitrary, unconstitutional and constitutes an abdication of its solemn and constitutional mandate by the MoJ,” he said.
Published – 22 Apr 2026 22:58 IST
