AAP Leader Claims Life Threat from BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj
AAP leader alleges threat to life from Byrathi Basavaraj
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Sathyavani, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Bengaluru, has accused Byrathi Basavaraj, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, of threatening her life. She filed a complaint with the Bengaluru Police after her car was vandalized, holding Basavaraj responsible for any potential harm.
- 01Sathyavani alleges a direct threat to her life from Byrathi Basavaraj.
- 02She is the president of AAP's Vignana Nagar ward in Bengaluru.
- 03A complaint was filed with the Bengaluru Police Commissioner.
- 04Local BJP leaders are accused of vandalizing her vehicle.
- 05The incident highlights tensions between AAP and BJP in Karnataka.
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Sathyavani, the president of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Vignana Nagar ward in the K.R. Pura Assembly constituency of Bengaluru, has accused Byrathi Basavaraj, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, of threatening her life. She lodged a formal complaint with the Bengaluru Police Commissioner on May 2, 2026, after her car was vandalized outside her home. Sathyavani directly holds Basavaraj responsible for any harm that may come to her, indicating escalating tensions between the AAP and BJP in Karnataka. The incident raises concerns about political safety and the conduct of party leaders in the region.
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This incident may create a climate of fear among political leaders and activists in Bengaluru, affecting their ability to operate freely.
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