Congress' Karnataka socialmedia in-charge Srivatsa Y B today said he has told the Election Commission that a newsbreak on an English TV channel was the source for his tweets on the schedule of Karnataka assembly election, before the official announcement.
The Election Commission had formed a committee of officials to inquire into the alleged information leak pertaining to the schedule, before its official announcement on Tuesday.
"Yes they (officials) reached out to me yesterday. Ihave also already given my reply," Srivatsa told PTI.
The KPCC social media in-charge said he has informedofficials that he got the information from a newsbreak on anEnglish news channel.
Asked if he has been asked to appear before the committee, he said "not as of now."
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