BJP Files Police Complaint Over Wall Demolition and Tree Felling Ahead of Congress Protest

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a police complaint against the Congress party for allegedly demolishing a wall and felling trees in preparation for a protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). The protest, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru, is being organized by the Congress party to express their dissatisfaction with the ECI’s decision to postpone the elections in the state. The BJP has accused the Congress of violating environmental laws and causing damage to public property. The complaint was filed by the BJP’s state unit president, Nalin Kumar Kateel, who alleged that the Congress party had demolished a wall and felled several trees in the area where the protest is scheduled to take place. The BJP has also accused the Congress of attempting to create a scene and gain publicity by organizing the protest. The Congress party, on the other hand, has denied the allegations and claimed that they had obtained the necessary permissions for the protest. The party has also accused the BJP of trying to intimidate them and suppress their right to protest. The ECI had postponed the elections in Karnataka citing the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure the safety of voters. The Congress party has been protesting against the decision, claiming that it was unfair and biased towards the BJP. The protest is expected to be attended by several senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The BJP has warned the Congress party against creating any disturbance or violating the law during the protest. The police have assured that they will take necessary measures to maintain law and order during the protest. The incident has sparked a war of words between the two parties, with each side accusing the other of trying to gain an upper hand. The BJP has also accused the Congress of trying to politicize the issue and create a communal divide. The Congress party has denied the allegations and claimed that they are only fighting for the rights of the people. The protest is expected to be a major showdown between the two parties, with each side trying to outdo the other. The ECI has also issued a statement, saying that they will take necessary measures to ensure the safety of voters and maintain the integrity of the electoral process. The incident has also sparked a debate on social media, with many users expressing their opinions on the issue. The BJP has also accused the Congress of trying to create a scene and gain publicity by organizing the protest. The Congress party has denied the allegations and claimed that they are only fighting for the rights of the people. The protest is expected to be a major test for the two parties, with each side trying to prove their strength and popularity. The incident has also highlighted the growing tensions between the two parties, with each side accusing the other of trying to gain an upper hand. The ECI has also assured that they will take necessary measures to ensure the safety of voters and maintain the integrity of the electoral process. The incident has sparked a major controversy, with each side trying to outdo the other. The BJP has also accused the Congress of trying to create a communal divide and politicize the issue. The Congress party has denied the allegations and claimed that they are only fighting for the rights of the people. The protest is expected to be a major showdown between the two parties, with each side trying to prove their strength and popularity.

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