Bengaluru Police Arrests Karnataka BJP's Social Media Convener For 'Objectionable Post' Amid Lok Sabha Elections

Bengaluru Police has arrested Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Karnataka unit's social media convenor Prashant Makanur for an objectionable post on social media platform X that allegedly violated the model code of conduct and incited hate speech. was promoted.

The action came a day after the Bengaluru police summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and the party's IT cell chief Amit Malviya for 'objectionable posts' allegedly involving scheduled casts and Scheduled Tribe communities were intimidated against voting for the candidate. Ongoing Lok Sabha Elections.

A notice was issued to the leaders by the investigating officer of the High Grounds Police in Bengaluru on Wednesday. They have been given a week to appear before the inquiry.

“For the purpose of investigation in the said case, you are directed to appear before the undersigned Investigating Officer at High Grounds Police Station at 11 a.m. within seven days of receipt of this notice.”

The move comes after an FIR was registered on Monday against Nadda, Malviya and Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra in connection with a social media post that allegedly targeted members of the SC and ST communities. A particular candidate was threatened not to vote.

The police action comes after the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) filed a complaint with the Election Commission and the police on Sunday alleging violation of the election code of conduct.

A case has been registered against the BJP leaders under the Representation of the People Act and Section 505 (2) of the Indian Penal Code (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or malice between classes), a senior police officer said. .

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