It further stated that BJP Karnataka, in putting out the video and the advertisement had violated Section 123 (3A) of the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 by seeking votes on the ground of religion. By attempting to promote hatred among the Muslim and SC/ST/OBC communities, their actions also attracted IPC sections 153(A)1(a), IPC 505(2).
The Karnataka chief electoral officer’s (CEO) office had written to the Election Commission on May 5, asking the poll panel to instruct X to take down the post in question | Latest News India
An FIR has been filed against BJP leaders JP Nadda, BY Vijayendra, and Amit Malviya by Congress in Karnataka, alleging intimidation of SC/ST community members through a social media post. Congress claims the post aimed to create hostility and prejudice. BJP is also accused of breaching the model code by depicting Rahul Gandhi and Siddaramaiah unfavorably.
Former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, as per a report by NDTV