According to TV9 Kannada, former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa has publicly criticized the state government over the alleged misuse of 'Form-7' in FIR filings against party workers. Yediyurappa accused the current administration of exerting undue pressure on the police force to target political opponents, labeling the actions as harassment of BJP cadres.
In response to these developments, a delegation of senior BJP leaders held a meeting with the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Alok Mohan to submit a formal memorandum. The party leadership has demanded an immediate cessation of what they describe as politically motivated legal actions against their workers.
Yediyurappa warned that if the alleged harassment of party activists does not cease, the BJP is prepared to launch a statewide protest to highlight the issue. The controversy centers on the procedural use of Form-7, which the BJP alleges is being weaponized by the ruling government to suppress dissent. The state police have not yet issued a formal rebuttal to these specific allegations, and the situation remains a point of contention in Karnataka's regional political landscape.
The story is a report on a specific political statement made by B.S. Yediyurappa regarding ongoing local political tensions in Karnataka. As this is a report on a public figure's stated position and actions, it is internally consistent and reflects standard regional political reporting.
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Original report: TV9 Kannada