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RARE PHOTOS: Multiple cases against bjp leaders for polls code violation hate speech | Rare Historical Photos

Following the directions of the Election Commission of India, multiple cases have been filed against Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, and former MLA C.T. Ravi for alleged hate speech and poll code violations.

Meanwhile, the Bengaluru City Police registered an FIR against three BJP MPs Mr. Surya, P.C. Mohan and Ms. Karandlaje for violating a High Court order and holding a protest at Nagarathpete on March 19. 

Acting on a complaint by an assistant returning officer, the Chikkamagaluru Town Police registered an FIR against Mr. Ravi over his tweet targeting senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He has been booked under Section 153A of Indian Penal Code for promoting enmity between groups. 

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