Chikkodi: A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against BJP candidate from Kudachi Constituency P Rajeev and Halappa Hanamantha Shegunasi of Mugalakhoda for allegedly violating the model code of conduct during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Kudachi assembly constituency on April 29.

Pm Modi had attended a BJP rally in Kudachi assembly constituency on April 29. A video of MLA P Rajeev allegedly distributing money near Mugalakhoda town with an aim of gathering a large number of people for the rally had gone viral on social media. The complaint was lodged on the basis of this video.

According to the complaint lodged by Abhishek Pandey, a government official, the two accused were allegedly distributing money and offering money to mobilize a large number of people for the BJP rally. Following the complaint, the Harugeri police station has registered a case against the two accused.

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Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.

The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.

At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.

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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.

Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.