Police action on EC orders on BJP seal issue shows intolerance towards criticism: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Election Commission. He stated the EC's order to police regarding social media news is intolerance towards criticism.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Election Commission.
• He stated the EC's order to police regarding social media news is intolerance towards criticism.
• Vijayan called the BJP seal on an EC document unbelievable.
• The Chief Electoral Officer is investigating the matter.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• The Election Commission stated it was a clerical error and the official responsible was suspended.
• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Election Commission.
• He stated the EC's order to police regarding social media news is intolerance towards criticism.
• Vijayan called the BJP seal on an EC document unbelievable.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• He stated the EC's order to police regarding social media news is intolerance towards criticism.
• Vijayan called the BJP seal on an EC document unbelievable.
• The Chief Electoral Officer is investigating the matter.