Brief Outline: A Picture of Gauri lankesh brother being shared on the social media claiming “Indrajit Lankesh Campains for BJP Candidate in karnataka Elections, Blames Siddaramaiah for Sisters death”

Ayupp Verification: True

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Detailed Analysis:  Yes it is true that Indrajit Lankesh, the brother of journalist Gauri Lankesh who was shot dead in September last year in Bengaluru, campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Malleshwaram, Dr Ashwath Narayan.

Indrajit said for the favour of the BJP candidate, he said he is campaigning for a person he believes in. "Dr Ashwath Narayan is a good friend; I know him personally

Karnataka polls: Gauri Lankesh's brother Indrajith campaigns for BJP candidate, blames Congress govt for sister's death - Firstpost

Seven months since Bengaluru-based journalist Gauri Lankesh, known for her vocal criticism of Right-wing extremism, was shot dead outside her residence in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, her brother Indrajit was seen campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Malleshwaram, Dr Ashwath Narayan.

 

Indrajit Lankesh tweeted “Cycle rally campaigning for my dear friend Dr Ashwathnarayan in Malleshwaram constituency”

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