FIR against Union Minister Jayant Sinha for violating model code

An FIR has been filed against Union Minister Jayant Sinha for allegedly violating Model Code of Conduct while addressing students at a convocation ceremony in IIM Ranchi. Sinha had allegedly sought students' "blessings" for another five years, a police official said. The Model Code of Conduct came into effect on March 10, the day Lok Sabha election schedule was announced.