Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 -- Kerala BJP President PS Sreedharan Pillai was served a notice by the Election Commission for his speech on Balakot Air Strike during his election campaign in Attingal Lok Sabha constituency.

The Commission has sought a reply from Mr Pillai with in 24 hours on receipt of the notice, party sources said.

Referring to the criticism of CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and AICC President Rahul Gandhi against the Balakot Air Strike, the BJP leader said Muslims have certain signs which can be identified by removing their clothes.

Later, the BJP clarified that Mr Pillai was referring to the terrorists of those killed in the Balakot Air Strike conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Mr Pillai also clarifi...