The Election Commission (EC) has launched an inquiry against Prithviraj Deshmukh, Sangli district unit president of the BJP, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct, an official said on Saturday.

Deshmukh, while addressing a joint gathering of BJP, Shiv Sena and RPI (A) workers at Miraj city in Sangli district on Wednesday, reportedly told a party worker that he would get Rs five lakh or more if BJP MP Sanjaykaka Patil is re-elected to the Lok Sabha.