KPCC asks EC to stop broadcast of radio program of BJP Mysuru candidate Yaduveer Wadiyar
Mysuru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Spokesperson HA Venkatesh has urged the Election Commission to intervene and halt the broadcast of BJP's Mysuru-Kodagu candidate Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar's campaign talk on Radio Mirchi, alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
Yaduveer has been utilizing Radio Mirchi's platform to address constituents in his constituency on the 104.8 channel. He presents insights into the rich heritage of the Mysuru kingdom through an interview-style program titled, "Stories of Kings Narrated by a King." Additionally, the radio station airs several advertisements featuring Yaduveer addressing the public at regular intervals.
Venkatesh, in his complaint to the EC, highlighted concerns regarding Yaduveer's participation in the program while being a BJP candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April 26, 2024. He asserted that although discussing the history of kings is permissible, Yaduveer's involvement in the program could influence voters and thus contravene the Model Code of Conduct.
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Venkatesh urged the Election Commission to promptly intervene and halt the broadcast of the program to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
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Cyclone Fengal: Pondy govt issues heavy rain alert to residents via SMS
Puducherry (PTI): Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday morning prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near here later in the day.
District Collector A Kulothungan told PTI that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that people remained safe.
"We have evacuated people from low lying areas and shelter homes are ready to accommodate them. Arrangements were also made to supply food packets," he said adding that National Disaster Relief Force from Arakonam has arrived to engage in relief and rehabilitation works.
According to the official, cyclone Fengal was expected to cross the coast in the evening. Control rooms have been opened in the collectorate and also in the line departments.
Toll free numbers 112, 1077 and also WhatsApp number 94889 81070 have been put in place to help people facing crisis to contact for help.
Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts close to Puducherry, official sources said. The government has advised people to stay indoors.
The entire stretch of beach road and also several tourist spots were closed to ensure that there was no movement of the people near the sea shore.
Schools and colleges remained closed today.
