Bangalore, April 23 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday hit out at the Election Commission over the notice issued to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge over his "terrorist" remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called it an "attention-deviating tactic" by the BJP.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a stern 24-hour ultimatum to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, demanding an explanation for his controversial remark directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the high-decibel Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign.

Speaking with the media, Kharge raised concerns over the alleged "picking and choosing of opposition leaders" by the EC and added that a suitable reply will be given to the C...