BJP urges Karnataka police to halt FIR filings against party workers

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has submitted a memorandum to the state's Director General and Inspector General of Police, demanding an end to First Information Reports (FIRs) being filed against BJP leaders and party workers. The petition also seeks a review of cases already registered against party members. According to the BJP's submission, criminal cases are being systematically registered against party workers and political activists for submitting Form 7 applications—documents used for filing official objections. The party has alleged that the state police apparatus is operating under political pressure in these matters. Form 7 submissions are a standard administrative procedure that citizens and political workers regularly file as part of their rights. The BJP's appeal suggests what the party views as discriminatory use of law enforcement against its cadre, a charge that underscores ongoing political tensions in Karnataka. The memorandum represents an escalation in the BJP's public criticism of police conduct and allegations of political bias in case registration.