<p>Bengaluru: A public meeting organised by the BJP to celebrate the victory of former minister K Sudhakar as Chikballapur MP has run into controversy after visuals emerged showing liquor being distributed to people. </p><p>The event was held at Nelamangala on Sunday. It was attended by Sudhakar, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka and JD(S) leaders. </p><p>Videos from the sidelines of the event showed liquor packets and bottles being given away, with people forming a long queue to collect their drinks in the presence of police personnel. </p><p>Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar slammed the BJP. </p>.BJP candidate K Sudhakar booked for alleged bribery in K'taka, Rs 4.8 cr cash seized.<p>“Liquor was distributed at a public event in Nelamangala. Registering a case is another matter, but BJP National President J P Nadda must answer for this. How was the MP allowed to distribute liquor?” Shivakumar said.</p><p>“More than local leaders, it is important for the BJP’s national leaders to tell citizens how their party is upholding culture by distributing liquor at public meetings,” Shivakumar said.</p><p>In a letter to the local police on July 3, BJP Nelamangala president Jagadish Chaudhary had mentioned that the event would have “food and liquor” arrangements.</p><p>In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Sudhakar defeated Congress’ Raksha Ramaiah by 1.63 lakh votes.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: A public meeting organised by the BJP to celebrate the victory of former minister K Sudhakar as Chikballapur MP has run into controversy after visuals emerged showing liquor being distributed to people. </p><p>The event was held at Nelamangala on Sunday. It was attended by Sudhakar, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka and JD(S) leaders. </p><p>Videos from the sidelines of the event showed liquor packets and bottles being given away, with people forming a long queue to collect their drinks in the presence of police personnel. </p><p>Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar slammed the BJP. </p>.BJP candidate K Sudhakar booked for alleged bribery in K'taka, Rs 4.8 cr cash seized.<p>“Liquor was distributed at a public event in Nelamangala. Registering a case is another matter, but BJP National President J P Nadda must answer for this. How was the MP allowed to distribute liquor?” Shivakumar said.</p><p>“More than local leaders, it is important for the BJP’s national leaders to tell citizens how their party is upholding culture by distributing liquor at public meetings,” Shivakumar said.</p><p>In a letter to the local police on July 3, BJP Nelamangala president Jagadish Chaudhary had mentioned that the event would have “food and liquor” arrangements.</p><p>In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Sudhakar defeated Congress’ Raksha Ramaiah by 1.63 lakh votes.</p>
