BENAGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Thursday that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has evidence regarding voter fraud in Bengaluru and he will soon stage a protest and file a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka.
He shared this information while speaking to the media at the Hilton Hotel in Bengaluru on Thursday.
When asked about the LoP's Bengaluru visit and electoral fraud allegations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that Rahul Gandhi, has evidence regarding voter fraud that took place during the Lok Sabha elections in Mahadevapura and Rajajinagar Assembly constituencies.
He added that LoP Gandhi will hold a protest on August 4 and meet the Chief Electoral Officer of the state in this regard.
Commenting on the Congress MP's visit to Bengaluru, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated, "An SOP has been prepared within the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru City Commissionerate, and it will be implemented. The department has a lot of experience in handling such situations. Therefore, we do not expect lakhs of people to gather. Leaders and party workers from nearby districts are expected to participate, according to the party president."
All necessary precautions will be taken by the police department, besides, LoP Gandhi has been provided Z+ category security, HM Parameshwara added.