Date : 27 April 2013
Memorandum
The Chief Election Commissioner
Nirvachan Bhawan
New Delhi
Dear Sir
The Socialist Party would like to draw your kind
attention towards a recent incidence of mixing politics with religion. The
Gujrat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a convention held at
Haridwar on 26 April 2013 under the auspices of Patanjali Yogpeeth of Baba
Ramdev. The speeches delivered at the convention by Shri Narendra Modi and Baba
Ramdev were clear examples of using religion/religious sentiments for the political
purpose. They made subtle political statements while praising each other. Baba
Ramdev vehemently advocated Shri Narendra Modi as next PM of India on behalf of
sant samaj gathered there in big number along with certain political elements.
Shri Narendra Modi also used the occasion to pursue his political agenda.
When the nation is approaching the election year and a
bizarre debate is going on for the prospective Prime Minister, holding such a
convention is unwarranted and in total violation of the secular doctrine enshrined
in the Constitution. Further, the social fabric will be affected if such practices
continue.
Therefore, the Socialist Party requests you to examine
the intention behind holding this convention and the contents of the speeches
made there by Shri Narendra Modi and Baba Ramdev. They should be debarred from
contesting election after the inquiry.
Dr. Prem Singh
General Secretary
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