Case Against BJP Chief For Violating Model Code In Karnataka Dismissed

JP Nadda had allegedly said that if the BJP loses the polls, the voters will be deprived of central government schemes.

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday quashed the FIR and investigation against BJP President JP Nadda for allegedly violating the model code of conduct in a speech during the Karnataka Assembly elections held in May.

On May 7, 2023 during campaigning, Mr Nadda held a BJP election rally at the IB Circle of Harappanahalli town in Vijayanagara district, where he allegedly said that if the BJP loses the polls, the voters will be deprived of central government schemes.

He had also allegedly stated that if the Congress comes to power in the state, many projects of the Centre including 'Kisan Samman Nidhi' will be closed.