BJP candidate K Sudhakar booked as flying squad seizes Rs 4.8 cr cash
Yelahanka: The Election Commission's flying squad seized a substantial sum of Rs 4.8 crore in cash from a residence in Yelahanka, located within the Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha constituency. This action was accompanied by the booking of BJP candidate K Sudhakar for an alleged violation of the model code of conduct.
According to reports, the raid conducted at the residence of Govindappa resulted in the confiscation of multiple bundles of Rs 500 notes. Subsequently, after questioning Govindappa, the BJP candidate was booked in the matter. This incident lead to the arrival of Income Tax officials at the scene, with ongoing investigations underway.
The Election Commission has confiscated items totaling Rs 50 crore, comprising cash, liquor, narcotics drugs, and other gift articles. The elections in Karnataka are being conducted in two phases, with the first phase commencing on April 26 and the second phase on May 7, encompassing a total of 28 constituencies.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka has confirmed the seizure of cash and the filing of an FIR against the BJP candidate, citing violations under various sections of the Representation of the People Act and the Indian Penal Code related to bribery and undue influence on electors.
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Court restrains media from using Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy's names in Prajwal Revanna sex scandal
Bengaluru: In a recent development concerning the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal, the court has issued a restraining order against the usage of the names of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda and former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy.
The court's decision comes in response to an application filed by Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy, seeking to prevent media outlets from associating their names with the case.
Sessions Court Judge who heard the applications filed by H. D Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy highlighted their lack of involvement in the case and stressed on the threat to their dignity and respect posed by the media's usage of their names in connection with the scandal.
Consequently, the judge granted an interim injunction, restraining media, newspapers, and social media platforms from utilising their names.
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