Election officials conduct search of Karnataka CM Bommai's car
On Friday (March 31), while heading to a temple in the Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka’s Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai had his car intercepted and inspected by election officials.
A video showing officials checking the vehicle has gone viral on social media.
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According to sources, Bommai was heading to Ghati Subramanya temple in a private car — as he had surrendered his official car on the day the election schedule was announced on Wednesday — when it was stopped at Hosahudya checkpost.
“Nothing objectionable was found, and officials then allowed the vehicle to go, and the Chief Minister continued his journey,” sources added.
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(With agency inputs)