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JD(S) moves EC against K'taka CM for urging people to vote for Lingayat candidate

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Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for allegedly urging people to vote only for Lingayat candidate.

While addressing a crowd in Gokak town of Belgaum district on Sunday, Yediyurappa had said, "If you want me to continue as the chief minister, you have to vote for a candidate from Lingayat community."

He had further urged Hindus to not vote for any other party candidate.

 

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First Published: Nov 25 2019 | 5:49 PM IST

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