Poll code violation cases against Jignesh Mevani

A case on violation of model code of conduct has been booked against Jignesh Mevani, Independent MLA from Gujarat and Dalit rights activist. It is in connection with a speech he delivered at a convention organised by the Karnataka Forum to Save the Constitution here recently.

After examining the audio and video records of the speech, the nodal officer for enforcement of the model code of conduct in Shivamogga Assembly segment lodged a complaint with the police alleging that Mr. Mevani had delivered a political speech at the event. The officer said the organisers had secured permission for a non-political convention to spread awareness on preserving the values enshrined in the Constitution. The officer also complained that Mr. Mevani had violated the poll code by calling upon the gathering not to support the BJP in the Assembly elections and by speaking against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A case has been booked under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Koppal meeting

A case for violation of poll code has been booked against Mr. Mevani and Hussinappa Hanchinal, organiser of the public meeting on ‘Save Constitution’, in Koppal Town police station as well. According per a complaint lodged by a flying squad, Mr. Mevani, while delivering a speech at a meeting in Koppal on Friday, called upon the public not to vote for the BJP. The event organisers also allegedly distributed cash after the meeting.