Karnataka BJP on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct.
The BJP’s complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka focuses on the minister’s public speech made at Nayakanahatti village in Chitradurga district. According to the BJP, Sudhakar promised special grants of Rs 25 crore from the Centre after speaking to the Chief Minister, contingent on receiving “maximum votes” from the people.
“We strongly understand that these remarks will influence and coerce the voters in the upcoming election,” the party alleged.
The BJP expressed strong concerns that such a statement could create undue influence and coercion on the voters. They believe that this could have a significant impact on the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, potentially compromising the fairness and integrity of the electoral process.
The BJP has called for the Election Commission to take “stern and necessary action” against the minister. They characterised his speech as “misleading, false, and influential,” suggesting that it could potentially mislead voters and exert undue influence on them.
