KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar visited Mysuru less than 24 hours before the commencement of polling for the Assembly elections and proceeded to Chamundeshwari temple along with the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, triggering a controversy.
For, the Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Election Officer, had issued instructions that all political leaders and representatives of political parties from other districts and States must leave the constituency where they are not registered voters, 48 hours before the closing of the polls. Public campaigning for the Assembly elections ended on Monday evening and the 48-hour ban on staying in a constituency where one is not a registered voter kicked in as per the model code of conduct.
But Mr. Shivakumar flew to Mysuru in a chopper on Tuesday, visited the temple, and offered prayers along with Mr. Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders.
