The Aryavarth Express
Agency (Karnataka): The Karnataka Police has summoned BJP president J.P. Nadda and the party’s IT cell head Amit Malviya in connection with a controversial video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the BJP’s state unit. The duo has been given a week to appear.
An FIR has been filed against Nadda, Malviya, and BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra at the High Grounds Police station in Bengaluru. They are charged under sections of the Representation of People Act and section 505 (2) of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred, or ill-will between classes.
The Election Commission (EC) issued a fresh directive to the social media platform to immediately remove the animated video, stating it violates the legal framework. The video accused the Congress of favoring Muslims over backward classes in reservation and fund allocation.
Initially, on May 5, the EC had asked X to take down the post, but the platform did not comply, prompting the EC to issue another directive on Tuesday.
The Congress had lodged a complaint with the EC against Vijayendra, claiming the “derogatory” video could lead to law and order issues in the state. The complaint alleged that the video was intended to provoke rioting, promote enmity between different religions, and intimidate members of the SC/ST community from voting for a particular candidate, thereby fostering hostility against them.
The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and the potential impact of social media on political discourse and public order in the state.
