Lok Sabha elections: BJP wants ban on Kannada actor Shivarajkumar’s films; This is why
Kannada actor Shivarajkumar’s wife Geetha Shivarajkumar is fighting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Shimoga constituency. Earlier this week, the actor was spotted campaigning for her.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Karnataka unit of the BJP has filed for a ban on the films, advertisements and billboards of Canada actor Shivarajkumar till the end of the Lok Sabha polls as his wife, Geetha Shivarajkumardisputed on a Congress card of the Shimoga seat and the actor is reportedly campaigning for the old party.
On Friday, the BJP wrote a letter to the Electoral Commissionurging the poll panel to ban the screening of Shivarajkumar’s films, advertisements and billboards as the actor was reportedly campaigning for the Congress in the run-up to the elections. Lok Sabha polls.
In the letter, Karnataka State President of BJP OBC Morcha Wing and senior BJP leader R Raghu stated that Shivarajkumar, a prominent figure in the state and currently involved in a “statewide election campaign for the Congress Party”, has significant influence over the population. through his cinematic work and ‘public persona’.
“While we respect his right to participate in the democratic process, it is imperative to maintain a level playing field and avoid any unnecessary advantage or influence during the election period,” Raghu said.
The BJP leader urged the EC to ban the screening of Shivarajkumar’s films, advertisements and billboards till the end of the general elections as his “significant influence and popularity” could be used to benefit the electorate of the rival party.
Raghu requested the poll authority to take immediate action by issuing an order to cinema halls, TV channels, social media platforms and local organizations to refrain from showing films, advertisements or billboards featuring Shivrajkumar till the end of polls.
Manoj Kumar Meena, Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, said the poll body is investigating the letter.
Shivarajkumar’s wife Geetha Shivarajkumar is fighting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Shimoga constituency. Earlier this week, the actor was spotted campaigning for her.
Lok Sabha Elections to the 28 seats in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7.
(With PTI inputs)