The BJP today accused the Congress of using the money allotted for the development of scheduled tribe communities in Karnataka for the Lok Sabha poll campaign. A delegation led by Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra met the Election Commission in New Delhi today over the issue.
Talking to the media after the meeting, Mr Vijayendra said they highlighted how Congress had used the money of the ST Development Corporation during the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka and other states. He added that the party has urged the poll body to take action in this matter. He also demanded the disqualification of Congress MP from Bellary, E. Tukaram saying the ED in its investigation has identified that the money was utilised during the Lok Sabha elections in his area. The BJP leader also raised the issue of alleged Model Code of Conduct violation by the state government through advertisements ahead of by-polls in Karnataka.
