D.K. Shivakumar’s nomination papers among those declared valid
The Hindu
The Election Commission on Friday accepted the nomination of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar for the Kanakapura Assembly constituency, clearing the way for a high-profile contest between him and Revenue Minister R. Ashok of the BJP.
The Election Commission on Friday accepted the nomination of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar for the Kanakapura Assembly constituency, clearing the way for a high-profile contest between him and Revenue Minister R. Ashok of the BJP.
His nomination papers were among those of 3,044 candidates which were found to be in order in 219 Assembly constituencies across Karnataka on Friday. The scrutiny of nomination papers in Savadatti-Yellamma, Aurad, Haveri (SC), Raichur, and Shivajinagar are yet to be completed.
Seven-time MLA Mr. Shivakumar had filed his nomination papers on Monday amid a show of strength by his supporters.
On Thursday, as a precautionary measure in case Mr. Shivakumar’s nomination was declared invalid, his brother and Bengaluru Rural MP D.K. Suresh filed his papers for the same constituency.
The Congress leader is facing multiple investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax (I-T) Department in connection with alleged money laundering and tax evasion cases.
At a press conference, Mr. Shivakumar accused the BJP-led Central government of political vendetta. He explained to the I-T Department how his income had increased over the last five years. In the last 15 years, except for his house, he did not purchase any property. There was pressure on the returning officer to declare his nomination invalid, he alleged.
Mr. Suresh is expected to withdraw the papers before April 24.
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