FIR against Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar for promising Cauvery water in exchange for votes

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FIR lodged against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar for alleged MCC violation in 'Water for Votes' controversy

The Election Commission has taken action against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar following allegations of threatening voters to vote for Congress in exchange for Cauvery water supply. The action comes after videos surfaced showing Shivakumar promising water supply in exchange for votes for his brother, DK Suresh, the Congress candidate for Bengaluru Rural parliamentary constituency. The controversy has sparked accusations from the …