A case has been filed against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for insulting Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting. The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a petition to challenge Yatnal’s election. He also faces accusations of spreading misinformation aimed at destabilizing the Congress government in Karnataka, raising concerns among officials.
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.