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The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for action against the alleged hate speeches delivered by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections [Dr. Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma & Anr v. Election Commission of India].