Poll panel asks X to take down 'objectionable post' by Karnataka BJP

An objectionable animated video was shared by the Karnataka BJP about the Muslim reservation row, which was strongly opposed by the Congress.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday asked the X (formerly known as Twitter) to immediately take down "objectionable post" shared by the Karnataka unit of the BJP.

An objectionable animated video was shared by the Karnataka BJP about the Muslim reservation row, which was strongly opposed by the Congress.

"I am directed to inform that the post of 'BJP4Karnataka' is violative of extant legal framework. An FIR has already been registered in the matter. It is further brought to your notice that Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka through Cyber Crime Division, Bengaluru has already directed X on 05.05.2024 to take down the objectionable post. However, the post has not been taken down yet," the letter by poll panel read.

"Therefore, 'X' is directed to take down the post immediately. This is issued with the approval of the competent authority," it added.