Karnataka Election 4857: An audio clip is being widely circulated on social media. It is being revealed in this audio clip that BJP candidate from Chamarajanagar V Somanna is asking JD(S) candidate from the same constituency, Mallikarjuna Swamy, to withdraw his candidature. For this, money and government vehicles are being offered. At the same time, an FIR has also been registered in the matter. Also, the Election Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Office of Karnataka to take cognizance in this matter.

#KarnatakaElection2023 | EC has taken serious note of the matter in which an audio clip is circulated on social media wherein an attempt has been made by V. Somana, BJP candidate from Chamarajanagar to influence Mallikarjuna Swamy, JD(S) candidate from the same constituency to… pic.twitter.com/IDpxnrGrM3

— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023 The Election Commission has given this instruction: Regarding the Karnataka elections, the Election Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka to continuously monitor the ground situation in the whole matter. Have given. The Election Commission has asked the Chief Electoral Officer to monitor various social media platforms for prompt action against attempts to bribe or intimidate voters. The commission said that if any such case is confirmed, the commission will take strict action.

Police registered the case: According to the information received from the sources, IPC section 96 e and A case has been registered under F. Let us tell you that these sections are related to bribery and undue influence in elections. Significantly, on May 10, voting will be held for the assembly elections in Karnataka. The Commission has directed the Karnataka CEO to ensure constant monitoring of the ground situation and take prompt action against attempts to bribe or intimidation of candidates and voters, and to monitor various social media platforms.

Significantly, political parties are campaigning fiercely in the Karnataka assembly elections. Leaders of other parties including BJP, Congress and JDS are continuously holding meetings and rallies. In this episode, BJP is also engaged in campaigning wholeheartedly. All BJP leaders including PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, CM Yogi are campaigning. On the other hand, from the Congress side, Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Rahul Gandhi, the entire Congress family is engaged in the campaign.

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Sun, Apr 30, 2023, 10: 52 AM IST