JD(S) moves EC against K'taka CM for urging people to vote for Lingayat candidate
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Nov 25 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for his 'Veerashaiva Lingayat should vote in favour of BJP' statement.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Nov 25 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for allegedly urging people to vote only for Lingayat candidate.
While addressing a crowd in Gokak town of Belgaum district on Sunday, Yediyurappa had said, "If you want me to continue as the chief minister, you have to vote for a candidate from Lingayat community."
He had further urged Hindus to not vote for any other party candidate. (ANI)