New Delhi, 26 April (HS): The Delhi High Court on Friday could not hear a petition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct by seeking votes in the name of God and place of worship. This matter will now be heard on April 29. The hearing has been postponed due to the non-availability of the hearing judge, Justice Sachin Dutta.

The petition demands a ban on the Prime Minister from contesting elections for six years. The petition has been filed by lawyer Anand S Jondhale. The petition demands action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The petition said that the Prime Minister, in his speech in Uttar Pradesh on April 9, sought votes for BJP in the name of Hindu and Sikh gurus. The petition states that in his speech the Prime Minister addressed the opposition by linking it to Muslims. Using religion in elections is a clear violation of the Representation of the People Act.

The petition demands that the Prime Minister be declared ineligible to contest elections for six years. The petition said that the Prime Minister's speech could create obstacles in free and fair elections in the Lok Sabha elections. The petition has demanded that the court direct the Election Commission to take cognizance of the Prime Minister's speech and take action against the Prime Minister.

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