Yatnal trying to influence ECI SIR in his favour, claim Congress leaders
Congress leaders have accused MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal of attempting to influence the Election Commission's electoral roll revision. They claim he is using staff from a cooperative bank to identify voters unlikely to support him, particularly targeting Muslims. The leaders have called for action against Yatnal and his associates for these alleged unconstitutional activities.
- ▪Congress leaders allege that Yatnal is trying to manipulate the electoral rolls in his favor.
- ▪Staff from Siddasiri Cooperative Bank are reportedly compiling lists of voters who may not support Yatnal.
- ▪The Congress has demanded that the district administration take action against Yatnal and his staff.
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Congress leaders have accused Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal of trying to influence the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by using staff of a cooperative that he manages.Congress leader M.C. Mulla and others told reporters in Vijayapura on Sunday that Mr. Yatnal, who has been expelled from BJP, has deputed four-five staff members of the Siddasiri Cooperative Bank to prepare a list of voters, including Muslims, in Vijayapura city who are not likely to vote for him.“These people have already started going around the 35 wards that are part of the Vijayapura City Assembly seat.
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