Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], An FIR was lodged against a Janata Dal (Secular) leader and NDA candidate from Mandya on Saturday on the grounds of "false statements" in connection with the elections. The FIR has been registered under section 123 (4) of RP. FIR lodged against HD Kumaraswamy of JDS by FST of Gubbi, Tumakuru on the grounds of section 171(g) of IPC and "false statements in relation to election". FIR No. 149/2024 registered under section 123 at Gubbi PS 4) 171(G) of the RP Act and IPC, the official handle of the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka shared in a post at /x.com/ceo_karnataka/status /1781645454633005440 Earlier in the day, an FIR was also lodged against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar for violating the model code of conduct. Voting will be held on April 26 and May 7. Counting of votes will take place on June 4 respectively.