New Delhi: Election Commission (EC) on November 13 said the proposed VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) 'yatra' in Gujarat should not be allowed to take place.

"The Commission has noted with utmost concern the report of state administration in Gujarat conveying that there is every likelihood of communal tension and passion getting exacerbated by the proposed 'yatra' planned by VHP from November 15," the Commission in a press note said.

The Commission has also noted with concern that the proposed 'yatra' would involve use of replicas of F-6 coach of Sabarmati Express burnt down by miscreants on February 27 and the likelihood of "communally provocative and intemperate speeches" being made during the course of the 'yatra'.

The state administration has unequivocally stated that possibilities of law and order situation arising in the wake of the proposed 'yatra' cannot be ruled out.

"In view of this, the proposed VHP 'yatra' should not be allowed to take place," it said.

PTI