Revanna also alleged that the JD(S) worker has filed a false complaint against him in a bid to extort Rs 5 crore.

According to police, Yediyurappa has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and Section 354 A (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Dhar, who officially resigned on March 20, is slated to contest from the Birbhum constituency, which is scheduled to vote in the fourth phase on May 13. 

BJP leader BS Yediyurappa was booked for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The case has been transferred to CID.

However, despite the court setting a deadline of 4.15 PM, the handover from the state agency occurred at approximately 6:48 PM.

Earlier on Tuesday, the CBI's attempts to secure custody of suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh were thwarted by the West Bengal CID, citing the state government's appeal to the Supreme Court against a Calcutta High Court order.

In the wake of Sheikh Shahjahan’s arrest, the BJP has announced a mega rally on March 10. On the other hand, the TMC will launch its Lok Sabha poll campaign on the same day by calling a mass gathering.