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News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing political conflict between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP in Karnataka has now reached the police station. Bengaluru’s cyber crime police have registered a case against the state BJP’s official social media handle (X) on a complaint by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). Congress alleges that BJP has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Derogatory material has been posted to tarnish the image of Shivakumar.
Root of controversy: What was that ‘X’ post?
Recently, BJP Karnataka had shared a post from its official ‘X’ handle, in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Photographs of Shivakumar and other ministers were used.
Controversial caption: These leaders in post “Scam Lords” (Lord of scams) was described.
Blame: BJP wrote, “This is the real story of @INCKarnataka government’s scam empire, which is looting Karnataka day and night!!” Along with this, hashtags like #ScamSarkara were also used.
Congress’s counterattack: “This is not freedom of expression, it is a conspiracy”
KPCC’s legal cell has given the following arguments in its complaint:
| Congress allegations | Description |
|---|---|
| character assassination | An attempt to tarnish the image of persons holding constitutional positions without any evidence. |
| misleading information | Creating confusion and chaos among the public by using words like ‘loot’ and ‘scam’. |
| criminal conspiracy | This is not just political criticism, but has been described as a well-planned conspiracy. |
BJP’s answer: “Will not remain silent on corruption”
After the FIR was registered, BJP has also adopted an aggressive stance. State President B.Y. Vijayendra Said:
Excise scam of Rs 6,000 crore: BJP claims that there has been corruption worth crores in the Excise Department of the state, evidence of which has come to light.
claim check: BJP demanded the resignation of Excise Minister Ramappa Timmapur and the entire issue. CBI Or has demanded an investigation by the sitting judge of the High Court.
Democratic opposition: Vijayendra said that the government is trying to suppress the voice of the opposition by using the police, but he will continue the movement against corruption.
‘Digital war’ increasing in Karnataka
This is not the first time that legal action has been taken in Karnataka regarding social media posts. Even before this, both the parties have come face to face against each other over campaigns like AI generated videos and ‘PayCM’. Experts believe that this ‘digital war’ will further intensify in view of the upcoming local body elections.
Latest Status: Cyber police have registered a case under relevant sections of IT Act and defamation and started investigation. Police are now searching for the administrator who posted and the source of the content.
