B.K. Hariprasad reacts sharply to SC incident, blames 'Godse ideology', RSS for shoe attack on CJI
New Delhi: Hours after an advocate hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, senior Congress leader and Karnataka MLC B.K. Hariprasad issued a strong statement, linking the act to what he described as the “Godse ideology” and the divisive politics propagated by the RSS.
In a detailed Kannada post on social media, Hariprasad wrote, “There is a similarity between Godse who killed Mahatma Gandhi, the Sanghis who demolished the Babri Masjid, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Sanatani lawyer who threw a shoe. The same ideology that spreads hatred in the country, attacks the Constitution, and gives birth to terrorism — it is that very ideology which has made people throw slippers at a judge. This is clear.”
Continuing his attack, the Congress leader asked, “Who are the masterminds behind this act of hurling a shoe at the Chief Justice of the country? Who are the ones filling the minds of innocent people with anti-human thoughts? The root cause of this is the hatred that the RSS has sown in society.”
Hariprasad alleged that the RSS has created a “toxic, hate-filled environment” in society that seeks to eliminate those who oppose its ideology. “The RSS has cultivated an atmosphere of hatred against those who defend the Constitution, democracy, equality, and secularism,” he said, adding that the nation must unite to confront such divisive forces.
Expressing solidarity with the Chief Justice, Hariprasad said, “I strongly condemn the attack on the Supreme Court judge who represents the Dalit community. The conscious citizens of this country must stand firmly behind CJI Gavai.”
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The controversy follows the shocking courtroom incident where 71-year-old advocate Rakesh Kishore threw his shoe towards the Chief Justice while shouting slogans in defence of “Sanatan Dharma.”
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
