Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 9 -- A controversy broke out today after BJP candidate R. Sreelekha (Retired IPS), contesting from the Sasthamangalam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, posted the results of a pre-poll survey on her social-media page while voting for the local body elections underway.
The survey shared by Sreelekha claimed that the BJP-led NDA was likely to gain a significant edge in the Corporation. The post triggered sharp criticism from political opponents, who alleged that publishing survey findings on polling day was a clear violation of the election code of conduct, which prohibits dissemination of such material while voting is in progress.
State General Education Minister V. Sivankutty condemned the move, calling ...