Bengaluru: An FIR was registered on Wednesday over a social media post by the BJP’s official handle that allegedly sought to promote hatred and enmity between different groups and classes, stated Election Commission (EC) officials on Wednesday.
An FIR has been lodged by the flying squads team of Malleswaram assembly constituency against the BJP’s ‘X’ post on April 23, titled “Congress Manifesto or Muslim League Manifesto,” said Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer.
“The FIR under sections 125 of the Representation of the People Act and 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot) of the Indian Penal Code is booked on April 24 for promoting hatred and enmity between different groups and classes of citizens,” the officer added.
The Lok Sabha elections will be held in Karnataka in two phases – on April 26 and May 7.
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