Shobha Karandlaje says Karnataka Coalition Government imposing emergency
Says Mahesh Vikram Hegde’s arrest ‘Vendetta Politics’
Udupi: BJP MP and candidate from Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency, Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday tweeted that the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka is imposing emergency.
Her tweet came in connection with the arrest of Mahesh Vikram Hegde, co-founder and editor of infamous fake news and propaganda website postcard news, who was arrested by CID- Cyber wing on Wednesday evening.
“The only crime of Mahesh Vikram Hegde is that, he has been exposing the lies of Gandhi family” she added in the tweet.
“Height of Vendetta politics, Coalition govt. is imposing real emergency. Shame!!” she further state.
Karnataka govt again arrested @mvmeet today!
— Chowkidar Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) April 24, 2019
The only crime of Mahesh Vikram hegde is that, he has been exposing the lies of Gandhi family.
Height of Vendetta politics, Coalition govt is imposing real emergency.
Shame!!#IStandWithMaheshHegde pic.twitter.com/cByWkAJBpo
Soon after the arrest of Hegde, BJP hashtag #IStandWithMaheshHegde was trending on twitter.
According to the reports, Hegde was arrested following a complaint by Karnataka Home Minister M B Patil at Adarsh Nagar Police Station in Vijayapura, in connection with a fake letter pertaining to Lingayat issue. The fake letter had originally surfaced during 2018 assembly election and went viral again right ahead of the second phase election in Karnataka on April 23.
BJP state general secretary CT Ravi also defended Hegde and tweeted that the ‘unholy alliance government’ is playing ‘Neech politics’.
Dakshina Kannada BJP Unit also jumped into to support Hegde and condemned the arrest on twitter.
Intolerance level of CoJa Govt in Karnataka has reached new heights.
— BJP Dakshina Kannada (@BjpMangaluru) April 24, 2019
Journalist @mvmeet is arrested again by CoJa Govt.
Speak against PM Modi,CoJa brigade will cheer you.
Speak against Dynasties and Pseudo Secularists,CoJa Govt will arrest you!#IStandWithMaheshHegde
Realizing that their Unholy Alliance Government is on the death bed, CM @hd_kumaraswamy and @siddaramaiah have let loose State Police on Nationalists.
— Chowkidar C T Ravi ?? ಸಿ ಟಿ ರವಿ (@CTRavi_BJP) April 24, 2019
I urge them to stop playing "Neech Politics" & do something good for the People in the remaining days.#IStandWithMaheshHegde
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Court rejects Uttar Pradesh BJP’s bid to drop Akhlaq lynching case, orders day-to-day trial
Lucknow: A court in Surajpur refused the Uttar Pradesh government’s request to withdraw prosecution in the 2015 lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq and directed that the case be taken up for expedited trial with daily hearings.
Additional District Judge Saurabh Dwivedi categorised the matter as “most important” and ordered the prosecution to begin recording evidence without delay. To ensure complete protection of all evidence, the court also directed on Tuesday, that letters be sent to the Police Commissioner of Gautam Buddha Nagar and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Greater Noida. The next hearing has been scheduled for January 6.
Following rumours that he had slaughtered a cow and stored beef at his residence, Mohammad Akhlaq, 50, was lynched by a mob on September 28, 2015, in Bisada village of Dadri in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Akhlaq and his son Danish were dragged out of their home and assaulted after an announcement was allegedly made from a temple loudspeaker. Akhlaq later died at a hospital in Noida, while Danish survived after sustaining critical head injuries. Akhlaq’s killing had sparked nationwide protests under the banner “Not In My Name."
All 18 accused villagers were released on bail by September 2017, after the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Adityanath assumed office. One of the accused is the son of a local BJP leader. While the accused returned to the village, Akhlaq’s family moved away citing fear and hostility.
The accused were charged under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code regarding murder, attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt, intentional insult to provoke breach of peace, and criminal intimidation.
On October 15, the Uttar Pradesh government moved an application seeking withdrawal of the case. The petition cited alleged inconsistencies in statements by Akhlaq’s family, the absence of recovered firearms or sharp weapons, and the lack of prior enmity between the accused and the victim.
The court’s order comes amid a legal challenge by Akhlaq’s wife before the Allahabad High Court. She has contested the state government’s decision to withdraw the prosecution and the related application filed by the public prosecutor. Her appeal also challenged a series of administrative orders issued between August and September 2025 that resulted in the withdrawal plea, according to Maktoob Media.
The petition argues that under Section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, any withdrawal from prosecution requires the court’s consent and must be assessed independently to ensure it does not result in a miscarriage of justice.
Reacting to the court’s decision, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat said the order reaffirmed the primacy of judicial scrutiny and described it as a significant step towards justice.
