Lok Sabha polls: FIRs lodged against DK Shivakumar, JD(S) chief Kumaraswamy, Karnataka BJP chief

A police case has been registered against Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar for violating the MCC during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections.

Published on: Apr 21, 2024, 10:15:36 IST

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A police case has been registered against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka informed about the FIRs filed against the leaders.

The case pertains to a video of the Congress leader, where he allegedly told Bengaluru voters that he would provide them with a supply of water from the Cauvery if they voted for his brother, DK Suresh, who is contesting from Bangalore Rural.

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The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka informed about the same and posted on X, "An FIR is lodged by the FST of Bengaluru against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violation of MCC while addressing apartment owners in RR Nagara. The FIR number 78/2024 at RMC Yard PS is lodged under sections 171(B)(C)(E)(F) of the IPC for bribery and undue influence at elections."

The state election commissioner said that his speech violates the model code and a police case has been registered for "bribery and undue influence at elections."

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At the same time, an FIR has also been lodged against Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra for a derogatory post posted on the official X handle of BJP Karnataka on April 19.

"FIR is lodged by FST of Bengaluru against BY Vijayendra, State President, for a derogatory post posted on the official X handle of BJP Karnataka on April 19. The FIR number 60/2024 at Malleshwaram PS is lodged under Section 125 of the RP Act and 505, 153(A) of the IPC on disturbing the public tranquilly," posted the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka.

Another FIR was filed against JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on the grounds of false statements in connection with elections.

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"FIR is registered against HD Kumaraswamy of JDS by the FST of Gubbi, Tumkuru, on the grounds of false statements in connection with elections. FIR number 149/2024 is registered at Gubbi PS under sections 123(4) of the RP Act and 171(G) of the IPC," posted the CEO of Karnataka.

Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7.

Congress has nominated MS Raksha Ramaiah, son of former minister MR Seetharam, from Chikkaballapur while the BJP has fielded Dr. K Sudhakar, a former health minister.

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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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