Former IPS officer, BJP leader Bhaskar Rao lauds lawyer’s attempt to throw shoe at CJI
Bengaluru: BJP leader and former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru Bhaskar Rao has drawn severe criticism for his appreciation of the lawyer’s recent attempt to throw his shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai.
Even as the advocate Rakesh Kishore is being criticized and was also suspended by the Bar Council of India, Rao lauded the advocate, calling his move as brave. “His daring to act so and also live with it is definitely worth appreciation,” the former police officer has said.
Congress leader Mansoor Khan, however, has slammed Rao for his comment, calling it a fall of the officer. “This is a legal issue, with the lawyer having violated the law and yet, are you lauding his act as bravery? It is shameful for you, a former IPS officer, who once upheld the law but is now defending a man who insulted the CJI. What a fall!” Khan has tweeted on his personal ‘X’ account.
Even if it is Legally & Terribly Wrong, I admire your courage, at your age, to take a stand and live by it, irrespective of Consequences 🙏
— Bhaskar Rao (@Nimmabhaskar22) October 7, 2025
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
