New Delhi: The Election Commission has directed its chief electoral officer in poll-going Karnataka to make sure fixed monitoring of floor state of affairs and strengthen vigil over numerous social media platforms for immediate motion towards makes an attempt to bribe or intimidate candidates and voters, sources mentioned on Saturday.
The Commission’s directive got here after an audio clip was circulated on social media about an alleged try by BJP candidate from Chamarajanagar, V Somana, to affect Mallikarjuna Swamy alias Alur Mallu of JD (S) to withdraw candidature by providing cash and a authorities automobile, sources mentioned.
An FIR has been filed within the matter below Section 171E and 171 F of IPC in Town Police Station, Chamarajanagar, they mentioned. These sections cope with punishment for bribery and undue affect.
Ahead of the May 10 polls for which campaigning ranges have gone up, the Commission has directed the CEO of Karnataka to make sure fixed monitoring of floor state of affairs and strengthen vigil over social media platforms for immediate and well timed motion towards any try of bribery or intimidation to candidates and voters. The state ballot equipment has additionally been requested to stay vigilant towards different corrupt practices.
