Assam polls: BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma's campaign ban reduced to 24 hours after 'unconditional apology'

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday reduced campaign ban to 24 hours which was imposed on Assam Finance Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma after he tendered an ‘unconditional apology’ and assured the poll panel that he will follow the provisions of the model code. The Congress reacted sharply to the EC's decision to reduce the campaigning ban on Sarma, saying it is a dark day for parliamentary democracy and history will not pardon the poll panel. For more, watch the full video.