'Roadshows banned on election day, but PM Modi is special': Opposition targets PM, EC

The opposition parties have alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long walk to the polling booth to cast his vote in Ahmedabad violated the Model Code of Conduct. Congress's national spokesperson Pawan Khera said in a video statement that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has maintained silence over frequent violations of MCC by the Bharatiya Janata Party during the assembly elections

“The way Election Commission has been silenced is a wake-up call for democracy,” Khera said, adding that the Congress party is mulling over legal aspects to bring PM Modi's “roadshow” under the definition of advertisement.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee took a swipe at the prime minister and other BJP leaders, saying they are “VVIPs” and "can do anything" with impunity, reported ANI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote at a polling station in Ahmedabad on Monday during the second phase of the Gujarat Assembly polls. arrived at a polling station at Nishan High School in the Ranip area of Ahmedabad city at around 9.30 am to exercise his franchise. The prime minister walked out of the polling booth and showed his inked finger to the crowd gathered to welcome him.