CM Bommai's political secretary booked for violating Model code of conduct

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai's political secretary MP Renukacharya was booked for violating the Model code of conduct.

Published on: Apr 7, 2023, 16:22:49 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a new development, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai's political secretary and BJP MLA MP Renukacharya on Friday was booked at Bengaluru's High Grounds police station for violating the Model code of conduct.

The BJP legislator was also accused of allegedly obtaining a fake ST certificate for his daughter last year, when the MLA's family actually belonged to the Lingayat community.

The first information report (FIR) was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by the election officer, news agency ANI reported.

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Renukacharya, who is an MLA from Honnali, was reportedly booked as he held a political programme without prior permission. According to the Model code of conduct, no political party or leader can hold meetings or programmes of a political nature without a nod from the Election Commission or the police department.

Renukacharya was booked under Sections 171 E and 717 I of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a report from Times Now said. Further details are underway.

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The BJP legislator was also accused of allegedly obtaining a fake Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate for his daughter last year, when the MLA's family actually belonged to the Lingayat community. Senior IPS officer P Ravindranath, who was investigating the probe against Renukacharya's family members later tendered his resignation, claiming (mental) harassment.

The MLA was also in the news last year for openly expressing displeasure about the delay in the much awaited cabinet expansion in Karnataka. The incident comes in the backdrop of the soon approaching assembly elections in the state, due on May 10, for which counting will be held on the 13th.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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