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The Karnataka BJP has lodged police complaints against the Congress party's upcoming protest at Freedom Park. They allege illegal demolition of a compound wall and tree cutting without proper permissions. The protest, led by Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled for August 8 and aims to highlight election fraud allegations. The event was originally planned for August 5 but was postponed due to the death of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

Key Points: BJP Alleges Illegal Demolition Ahead of Rahul Gandhi Protest

  • BJP files complaint against Congress protest preparations
  • Allegations of unauthorized wall demolition at Freedom Park
  • Claim of illegal tree cutting for political event
  • Protest postponed to August 8 due to Shibu Soren's demise
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Karnataka BJP files police complaint over wall demolition, tree felling ahead of Cong protest against ECI

Karnataka BJP files police complaints over wall destruction and tree cutting at Freedom Park before Congress protest against election fraud

"Demolishing a compound wall without permission is illegal - Sapthagiri Gowda, BJP Bengaluru Central District President"

Bengaluru, Aug 5

The Karnataka BJP unit lodged a police complaint at the Upparpet Police Station in Bengaluru on Tuesday, alleging the demolition of a compound wall and felling of trees to facilitate a Congress party protest led by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, concerning alleged election fraud, at Freedom Park.

A BJP delegation led by Bengaluru Central District President Sapthagiri Gowda submitted two separate complaints at the Upparpet Police Station.

"The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to participate in the Congress party's protest rally regarding alleged election fraud on August 8 at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

"In preparation for the event, the organisers have demolished the compound wall of Freedom Park, causing damage to public property," the complaint stated.

"They have caused inconvenience to the public by demolishing the wall without informing the authorities or obtaining the necessary permissions. For the sake of a party programme and self-interest, a large compound wall that had stood for years at Freedom Park has been brought down," Sapthagiri Gowda alleged.

"Demolishing a compound wall without permission and constructing a concrete road is illegal. Action should be taken against the organisers for misuse of power, and also against the officials who allowed it," Gowda demanded.

In a separate complaint, Gowda also alleged that a large tree within the premises of Freedom Park was cut down to accommodate the political event. He stated that the act was carried out for political and personal gain, with no public interest involved, and urged legal action against the organisers and the authorities concerned.

The Congress party is organising the protest event, led by LoP Rahul Gandhi, on August 8 at the historic Freedom Park in Bengaluru. All prominent national leaders from the Congress party are expected to attend. The event aims to draw national attention to LoP Gandhi's allegations of election fraud.

The ruling Congress party has made extensive arrangements to hold a massive protest at the venue.

The protest was originally scheduled for August 5 but has been postponed to August 8 in view of the demise of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Bengaluru resident, I'm tired of political parties damaging our city's infrastructure for their rallies. Freedom Park is a historic place, not a political battleground. Both parties should be fined heavily for such acts.
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Siddharth J
If Congress really got permissions for this, why aren't they showing the documents? This looks like typical political high-handedness. But BJP is no saint either - remember the demolitions in Delhi?
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Ananya R
Cutting trees for political rallies should be banned nationwide! 🌳 We're already suffering from climate change and these netas are making it worse. Shame on both parties!
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Vikram M
Instead of fighting over walls and trees, why don't these politicians focus on real issues like inflation and unemployment? This is just drama before elections.
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Kavya N
I support the protest against election fraud, but not at the cost of damaging public property. Congress should have found a better way to organize this. Disappointed as a party supporter.
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Michael C
As an expat living in Bengaluru, this political drama is concerning. The city's infrastructure is already strained, and such incidents only make things worse. Hope authorities take strict action.

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