Stop filing FIRs against BJP leaders; review those filed over Form 7 applications, former CM B.S. Yediyurappa urges Karnataka DG&IGP
In a memorandum, the BJP alleged that criminal cases were being registered against its party workers and political activists for submitting Form 7 objections, and claimed that the police machinery was being subjected to political pressure
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and a delegation of BJP leaders have urged the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP) to review FIRs filed against BJP workers and activists for submitting Form 7 applications during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The delegation claimed that criminal cases were being registered against BJP members for submitting Form 7 objections, alleging political pressure on the police.
They emphasized that the mere filing of multiple or bulk Form 7 applications does not constitute a criminal offense, and any criminal liability should be established on evidence showing individual involvement. The BJP also highlighted that there is no prescribed limit on the number of Form 7 applications that can be submitted and that objections are subject to verification by election officials.
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