The Election Commission issued a statement saying that the decision has been taken after going through a detailed report filed by the Gujarat Electoral Officer in the matter.

The matter was first heard in the Bombay High Court then the makers approached the Supreme Court, but finally the decision on its release was left in hands with the Election Commission and Censor Board of India.

His lawyer affirmed that the matter will be dragged to the Supreme Court to claim justice. "We had submitted the evidence that was asked from us. Still, the nomination was declared invalid. We will go to the Supreme Court," Tej Bhadur's lawyer Rajesh Gupta said.

"The Commission, hereby warns Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to desist from using the references to defence forces for political propaganda and to be careful in future," the order read.

Mohammed Mohsin was suspended from his duties by the Election Commission after he checked the vehicle in Sambalpur, where the PM addressed an election rally.

Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to accept Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati's plea against the Election Commission's 48-hour nationwide ban on her from campaigning.

Taking a step against hate speeches, the Election Commission has barred UP CM Yogi Adityanath and BSP supremo Mayawati from campaigning for 72 hours and 48 hours respectively starting from tomorrow morning.

As per official records, the BSP has biggest bank balance among all the political parties. As per an expenditure record filed to the Election Commission, the BSP has Rs 669 crores in their bank accounts.

The Opposition on Sunday raised doubts on the EVM machines and demanded return of the ballot paper system in the election. Addressing a press conference, Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu said that with change is technology, the EVM machines have not evolved.

A case of criminal trespassing has been registered against him. As per rule, clicking a picture inside the EVM strongroom is not allowed. Only election officials are authorised to that.