<p class="title">Five cases of violation of the model code of conduct have been filed in the three Assembly constituencies wherein bye-elections are being held.</p>.<p class="bodytext">One of the cases filed is against Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for allegedly seeking votes in the name of Veerashaiva community at Kagwad and Gokak constituencies on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">JD(S) candidate Ashok Pujari of Gokak has been booked for seeking votes from Veerashaiva Lingayat community by begging for votes and money.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Athani BJP candidate Mahesh Kumatahalli has been booked for distribution of cash and BJP candidate Srimanth Patil of Kagwad has been booked for holding a campaign meeting without permission at Khalegoan. </p>
<p class="title">Five cases of violation of the model code of conduct have been filed in the three Assembly constituencies wherein bye-elections are being held.</p>.<p class="bodytext">One of the cases filed is against Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for allegedly seeking votes in the name of Veerashaiva community at Kagwad and Gokak constituencies on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">JD(S) candidate Ashok Pujari of Gokak has been booked for seeking votes from Veerashaiva Lingayat community by begging for votes and money.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Athani BJP candidate Mahesh Kumatahalli has been booked for distribution of cash and BJP candidate Srimanth Patil of Kagwad has been booked for holding a campaign meeting without permission at Khalegoan. </p>