Karnataka Election Controversy: BJP Leaders Demand Justice

BJP leaders in Karnataka accused state government of irregularities surrounding 2023 Sringeri Assembly election recount. They approached Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to request intervention in the oath-taking of BJP candidate D N Jeevaraj. Allegations include vote manipulation and delay in announcing results, sparking demands for a CBI probe.

In a move signaling deep political discontent, BJP leaders in Karnataka have accused the state government of concealing electoral manipulation during the 2023 Sringeri Assembly election recount. This development follows their meeting with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, where they sought his intervention in the oath-taking process of BJP candidate D N Jeevaraj.

Jeevaraj, initially the losing candidate, was declared elected after a court-mandated recount of postal ballots reduced 255 votes from Congress leader T D Raje Gowda's total, overturning his previous win. Allegations have surfaced regarding the handling of postal votes, prompting calls for a CBI probe into the matter.

BJP's R Ashoka criticized Assembly Speaker U T Khader for not administering the oath to Jeevaraj, while also taking aim at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Accusations of vote 'dacoity' and demands for accountability echoed from BJP quarters, as tensions continue to simmer over these contentious election results.