May 8th 2024.
The Bengaluru Police has taken a serious step in the ongoing investigation by summoning the BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya. This is in relation to a social media post that has been causing quite a stir, as it allegedly intimidates members of the SC and ST community from casting their vote for a specific candidate. The officials have stated that both Nadda and Malviya have been asked to appear at the High grounds police station in Bengaluru within seven days.
In the summons, it has been clearly mentioned that the investigation officer requires both Nadda and Malviya to be present at 11 am at the designated location. This move has come after the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) filed a complaint with the Election Commission and the police on May 5, stating that the post by the BJP was in violation of the model code of conduct. The FIR that was registered against Nadda, Malviya, and BJP's Karnataka unit chief B Y Vijayendra has been filed under sections of the Representation of People Act and section 505 of the Indian Penal Code.
The complaint by KPCC refers to a video that was posted on a social media platform 'X' by the official account of Karnataka State BJP, which is allegedly operated by Malviya. The video, which was uploaded on May 4, featured animated characters of Rahul Gandhi and Siddaramaiah. It has been accused of portraying the SC, ST, and OBC communities as "eggs" in a nest, with Rahul Gandhi planting a large egg labeled as the Muslim community. It also suggests that funds are being directed towards the "Muslim chick", which then kicks out the other communities.
The complaint goes on to state that the actions of the accused are not only promoting enmity between different religions but also intimidating members of the SC/ST community from voting for a specific candidate. It has been deemed to be a malicious act that aims to disrupt the harmony within the society. The seriousness of the matter has led the police to take swift action and summon Nadda and Malviya for further investigation. This is a crucial step towards maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that all communities are treated with respect and equality.
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