BENGALURU: The Election Commission on Saturday said an FIR was registered against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister K Shivakumar for violation of the model code of conduct for allegedly promising to supply water to residents of a housing society near here in exchange for votes. Is.
The matter came to light when the BJP approached the Election Commission demanding action against Shivakumar after a video of him seeking votes from residents of a housing society in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency was widely shared on social media platforms.
An FIR lodged by FST (Flying Squad Team) in Bengaluru against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violation of MC while addressing apartment owners in RR, said the Office of the Chief Electoral Office of Karnataka on social media platform 'X' Is. Nagara.
It said an FIR has been lodged at the RMC Yard police station under appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code for bribery and undue influence in elections.
In the video clip, Shivakumar was reportedly heard saying that he had come for a "business deal" and assured them that if 2,510 houses in the housing society - 6,424 votes - went to his candidate, The major issues are supply related. The requirement of Cauvery river water and civic amenities site will be addressed by them within three months.
Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh is contesting again from Bengaluru Rural in the Lok Sabha elections.
The matter came to light when the BJP approached the Election Commission demanding action against Shivakumar after a video of him seeking votes from residents of a housing society in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency was widely shared on social media platforms.
An FIR lodged by FST (Flying Squad Team) in Bengaluru against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violation of MC while addressing apartment owners in RR, said the Office of the Chief Electoral Office of Karnataka on social media platform 'X' Is. Nagara.
It said an FIR has been lodged at the RMC Yard police station under appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code for bribery and undue influence in elections.
In the video clip, Shivakumar was reportedly heard saying that he had come for a "business deal" and assured them that if 2,510 houses in the housing society - 6,424 votes - went to his candidate, The major issues are supply related. The requirement of Cauvery river water and civic amenities site will be addressed by them within three months.
Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh is contesting again from Bengaluru Rural in the Lok Sabha elections.
