Karnataka bypolls: Allegations of bribery mark last day of campaigning
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The last day of public campaigning for the bypolls to Sira and Rajarajeshwarinagar constituencies noticed allegations of cash distribution to voters, to each entice and hold them away from the polling cubicles. The BJP and the Congress have been engaged in a bitter warfare of phrases over the alleged bribery.
Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday accused the BJP of transporting money to Sira, even because the Congress launched video tapes purportedly exhibiting BJP staff attractive individuals to vote for his or her candidate in R.R. Nagar. Despite the outcomes of the bypolls in Sira and R.R. Nagar not having any consequence for the BJP authorities, the election is being fought tooth and nail.
“Voter ID cards have been collected in several places where minorities are high in number, and voters have been given money not to vote by BJP workers. In other places, money is being distributed to vote in favour of the BJP. What is the Election Commission doing?” requested D.K. Suresh, MP for Bengaluru Rural, at a press convention. He additionally launched video clips in assist of his claims.
In Sira, addressing a rally, Mr. Kumaraswamy alleged that the ruling BJP had transported to the constituency ₹6 crore in money utilizing a police car. “A police officer told me, but I do not want to reveal his name,” he stated. He accused the BJP of providing greater than ₹1,500 to entice voters. “But using money power, the BJP cannot win in Sira, like they won in K.R. Pete,” he added.
Meanwhile, former Minister and BJP chief Arvind Limbavali dismissed the allegations and stated, “If money is being distributed, the Congress should complain to the Election Commission. Let there be an inquiry.”
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