EC: FIR over BJP's social media post allegedly promoting hatred, enmity

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: An FIR was filed on Wednesday following a social media post by the Bharatiya Janata Party's official handle, which allegedly promoted hatred and enmity between different groups and classes, Election Commission (EC) officials said.

Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer stated that the FIR has been lodged by the Flying Squads Team (FST) of Malleswaram Assembly constituency against the post on 'X' on April 23 titled "Congress Manifesto or Muslim League Manifesto".

"The FIR under sections 125 of the Representation of the People Act and 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot) of the Indian Penal Code is booked on April 24 for promoting hatred and enmity between different groups and classes of citizens," the post said.

The elections will be held in Karnataka on April 26 and May 7.