Bhopal: The Bhopal police on Thursday filed an FIR against Computer Baba whose real name is Namdas Tyagi for violating the Model Code of Conduct. Computer Baba along with Congress' Bhopal candidate Digvijaya Singh, had performed a 'havan' on May 7 at a 'maha yagna' to ensure Singh's victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

Bhopal: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh performs 'pooja' in the presence of Computer Baba, at the venue where he is camping along with thousands of sadhus to undertake Hat Yog. pic.twitter.com/8LfhAedzaW

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On May 9, BJP had moved the Election Commission accusing Computer Baba of fanning communal sentiments while campaigning for Singh, following which the EC issued a notice to him.