New Delhi:

A police case has been registered towards Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violating the mannequin code throughout campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. The case pertains to a video of the Congress chief the place he allegedly advised Bengaluru voters that he would offer them a provide of water from river Cauvery in the event that they voted for his brother DK Suresh. DK Suresh is contesting from Bangalore Rural.

The state Election Commissioner stated that his speech violates the mannequin code and a police case has been registered for “bribery and undue affect at elections”.

An FIR is lodged by the FST of Bengaluru towards Dy. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violation of MCC whereas addressing residence house owners in RR Nagara. The FIR No.78/2024 at RMC Yard PS is lodged u/s 171(B)(C)(E)(F) of IPC for bribery and undue affect at elections.

— Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (@ceo_karnataka) April 20, 2024

In a video clip that surfaced on social media, DK Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of a housing society in his brother’s constituency that he had come for a “enterprise deal” and in the event that they voted for his brother he would guarantee the provision of Cauvery river water to them.

“I’m right here for a enterprise assembly. You need Cauvery water and the CA web site. All different points are small. If I get these performed, what is going to you do to me? I spoke to the commissioner about this difficulty. I requested what might be performed. I imagine in sharing and caring,” Mr Shivakumar says whereas addressing a rally.

“You must share your confidence with me so I can look after you. You’ve gotten voted by sales space, not by candidate. I’m DCM, Minister for BDA, Bengaluru, and water – all the things I’m right here. Every part is in your pockets. I’ve come to your home, make use of me, vote for me. Inside two/three months, I will get these performed,” he provides.

Residents of Bengaluru have been coping with a extreme water disaster for the final two months. Bengaluru primarily will get its water provide from two sources – the Cauvery river and groundwater. For many non-drinking makes use of, recycled water processed by sewage therapy crops is used. With no rain for some time now, the first sources have been stretched to their limits.

Bengaluru wants 2,600-2,800 million litres of water every day, and the present provide is half of what is required. The result’s a every day battle for town’s residents.

Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls are being held in two phases on April 26 and Could 7 with the outcomes for all seats to be declared on June 4.