The electoral body’s statement came after PTI called for an action against prime minister, terming his press conference as part of canvassing for by-election in Punjab. |
The Election Commission said canvassing or announcement of development schemes were not allowed after the end of election campaign under the code of conduct .PTI vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi said: “prime minister seemed to be addressing a Jalsa by holding today’s press conference just a day before by-election, which is violation of election code of conduct,”. |