Yesterday, the single bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit of the Karnataka High Court rejected the plea filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshows which were scheduled to be conducted in Bengaluru on May 6 and 7. The court recorded submissions by the state and the police that if the roadshows are held as planned, all precautionary measures will be in place.

The plea had sought to ban the roadshows saying they cause inconvenience to citizens.

While dismissing the plea, the bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit, said elections in India are treated as festive celebrations and there are records to show that rallies and roadshows have been part of the election process in the country.

The high court also observed that political rallies might serve the purpose of disseminating knowledge and information about the election process to the public at large. It argued that such large-scale dissemination is necessary as democracy requires the exercise of informed choices by the voters.

After the court dismissed the plea, the court asked all security officers to adopt measures which would ensure the public's trust. It also directed the officers to place the PM's safety as the highest priority. "It is our responsibility that nothing should happen to anyone," observed the court.