Tejasvi Surya Accused of Violating Election Code of Conduct for Religious Appeal

An FIR has been registered against BJP's Bengaluru South candidate Tejasvi Surya for posting a video on social media platform 'X', allegedly appealing for votes on religious grounds, as per the Election Commission. He is contesting against Congress' Sowmya Reddy, daughter of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

A case was booked against BJP MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said on Friday.

He is contesting against Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy, daughter of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Taking to 'X', the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer posted: ''Case is booked against Tejasvi Surya MP and candidate of Bengaluru South PC on April 25 at Jayanagar police station for posting a video on X handle and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion.''

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