The Pathrakarthara Bhavan in Chamajanagar has come under the poll officials’ scanner for alleged poll code violation even as the district’s Working Journalists’ Union has taken serious exception to notice issued to the Department of Information and Public Relations to either close down the premises or take it under its control.
The Chief Executive Officer of Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat, who is also the nodal officer for Model Code of Conduct for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, in a note dated March 28, alleged that the supporters of politicians and candidates contesting the coming Lok Sabha elections were “inducing” journalists through press conferences and interactions at the Parthakarthara Bhavan situated in PWD colony.
The note, which had been issued after a complaint was lodged with the Deputy Commissioner, alleged that the political leaders and candidates contesting the elections were making arrangements for food during press conferences and interactions with the media.
