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 Election Commission instructed the Telangana government to postpone payments under the Rythu Bharosa scheme until after the Lok Sabha elections in the state on May 13. The Commission cited a violation of the model code of conduct by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who had publicly stated that scheme payouts would be made by May 9.
An FIR has been filed against BJP national president JP Nadda, party s IT cell head Amit Malviya, and Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra for allegedly intimidating members of the SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate. The complaint, filed by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, alleges that a video posted on social media portrays the SC, ST, and OBC communities in a derogatory manner, suggesting that funds reserved for them will be usurped by Muslims.