Nandakumar, Joint Secretary to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, was arrested on charges of violating the model code of conduct last night. He was later released on bail, police said on Monday.
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A case has been registered against him, police said.
Opposition Congress, JDS and CPI(M) had lodged a complaint against Nandakumar alleging that he was canvassing for Sadananda Gowda, BJP state president and candidate for the Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat.
Opposition parties held a dharna demanding action against the official on Sunday.
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