The Election Commission of India has ordered to lodge a case against Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh for seeking votes over FM radio even as second-phase polling was underway.

EC has directed the Returning Officer to file the FIR. The complaint was made by independent candidate Virendra Pandey. Pandey alleged that Singh spoke on two local FM radio channels seeking vote in favour of BJP.

Pandey quit the BJP early this month. He is contesting against Industries Minister Rajesh Munat from Raipur City West seat. The two FM channels which violated the EC code of conduct are Rangeela (104.8) and MY Channel (94.3).

'After inquiry, we decided to lodge a case against Raman Singh under section 126 of the Representation of People's Act,' State Chief Electoral Officer Alok Shukla said.