Cong files complaint against BJP spokesperson over derogatory remarks against Priyank Kharge
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Bengaluru: The Congress Party has lodged a police complaint against BJP Karnataka Chief Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh, accusing him of making defamatory and caste-insensitive remarks against Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge in response to the minister’s recent comments on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The complaint was filed by B.N. Anand, President of the Bengaluru South District Congress Committee, at the High Grounds Police Station. In his statement, Anand alleged that Mahesh had intentionally referred to Kharge as ‘gulaam’ (slave), a remark he said was made in a derogatory manner targeting the minister’s Dalit identity.
Anand further accused Mahesh of spreading false information aimed at defaming Kharge and inciting social hatred, and urged the police to register a case and arrest the BJP spokesperson.
A police official confirmed that the complaint has been transferred to Mysuru Police, as Mahesh had made the alleged remarks during an event in Mysuru.
The remarks come amid an ongoing political row following Minister Priyank Kharge’s letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking a ban on RSS activities in government premises and public spaces.
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Communal hate speech case: Bail granted to Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat
Mangaluru: RSS leader Dr. Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been granted bail by the Puttur Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court in a case related to alleged communal hate speech.
The case pertains to a complaint filed against Bhat for delivering a speech during a Deepotsava event that was allegedly communal, derogatory towards women, and capable of disturbing public order. The incident took place on October 22 at Uppalige in Puttur taluk during the Deepotsava and Gopuja programme, where Bhat was present.
Following the complaint filed by Eshwari Padmunja at the Puttur Rural Police Station, the police had issued a notice directing Bhat to appear for inquiry. Subsequently, Bhat filed an anticipatory bail petition before the court.
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During the hearing on October 27, the court issued an interim order restraining coercive action and adjourned the matter to October 29 for complete hearing. On October 29, the counsel representing complainant Eshwari Padmunja sought permission to argue under Sections 338 and 339 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The court adjourned the matter several times post that.
On Wednesday, the court granted bail to Prabhakar Bhat.
Advocate Mahesh Kaje represented him in the proceedings.
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