An FIR has been filed against Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during his campaign activities in RR Nagar. The allegations include bribery and undue influence, stemming from a video where he purportedly promised water supply in exchange for votes for his brother. The Election Commission acted swiftly on BJP's complaints, leading to the FIR.
An FIR has been lodged against Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during his address to apartment owners in RR Nagara. DK Shivakumar finds himself in legal trouble as an FIR has been filed against him at the RMC Yard Station. The case stems from his campaigning activities, particularly his interactions with voters in apartment complexes in RR Nagar.
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The allegations against DK Shivakumar include canvassing for votes in an apartment complex and reportedly making promises in exchange for support. It's been claimed that he approached his brother, DK Suresh, for his vote and issued veiled threats.
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The FIR, registered under IPC Section 171(B)(C)(E)(F), accuses DK Shivakumar of bribery and undue influence in elections. These allegations have surfaced after a video circulated on social media, where the Deputy Chief Minister purportedly assured residents of a housing society in his brother's constituency that he would ensure a supply of water from the Cauvery River if they voted for DK Suresh.
The Election Commission, upon receiving complaints from the BJP regarding polling activities in RR Nagar apartments, took action and registered the FIR against DK Shivakumar. His speech, deemed as a violation of the model code, prompted the commission to take swift legal action.
An FIR is lodged by the FST of Bengaluru against Dy. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violation of MCC while addressing apartment owners in RR Nagara. The FIR No.78/2024 at RMC Yard PS is lodged u/s 171(B)(C)(E)(F) of IPC for bribery and undue influence at elections.
— Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (@ceo_karnataka)