Karnataka BJP MLC sparks outrage with vulgar remarks against Chief Secretary
N. Ravikumar says Chief Secretary “works for CM during the day, for government at night”
Bengaluru: A major political controversy erupted in Karnataka after BJP MLC N N Ravikumar made vulgar and derogatory remarks against the state’s Chief Secretary, Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, during a protest near the Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha on Monday.
While addressing fellow BJP leaders and the media, N Ravikumar said with a smirk, “The Chief Secretary works at night for the state government and all day for the Chief Minister.” The comment, perceived as deeply sexist and insulting, was caught on video, with Deputy Commissioner of Police (Vidhana Soudha Security) MN Karibasavana Gouda seen smiling in response.
The incident has drawn sharp criticism from ruling party leaders and civil society. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge condemned the remarks, stating, “It is not bizarre; it is their mindset and mentality. This is what is taught in RSS shakhas. These people, who cannot win elections on their own, are pushed into the BJP by the RSS and carry a Manusmriti-inspired ideology.”
Kharge also recalled a recent instance when the High Court reprimanded N Ravikumar for derogatory comments made against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum. At a May 24 public event, Kumar had said, “I don’t know whether the Kalaburagi DC has come from Pakistan or is an IAS officer here,” prompting widespread outrage. An atrocity case was subsequently registered against him under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The same complaint also alleged that N Ravikumar had insulted other senior police officers, including Additional SP Mahesh Meghannavar, DSP Shankargouda Patil, and CPI Chandrashekar.
N Ravikumar, known for his repeated controversial remarks, is now facing calls for disciplinary action and public apology. As of now, the BJP has not issued any official statement regarding the incident.
Source: Indiatoday.in
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Worker’s body reaches Ranchi from Saudi 4 months after death; family rejects over compensation
Ranchi (PTI): The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said.
Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay Kumar Mahato, the family is demanding compensation from the private company where he used to work in the Arab country.
Mahato was killed in an alleged crossfire between the police and criminals.
“Since it was a bullet injury case, the matter is before a court in Jeddah. The final compensation may depend on the court’s decision,” Lakra said.
“The Indian Embassy informed us about the body’s arrival, and coordination was done with district authorities. Our role is limited to coordination in cases involving overseas employers and foreign jurisdiction,” she added.
Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav said the authorities will try to convince the family to perform the last rites.
“We have already sanctioned Rs 5 lakh under the government scheme for migrant’s deaths abroad. The compensation payment might take some time,” he said.
The body is currently at the mortuary of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.
The Family members said they will only accept it if the company provides written assurance regarding compensation. “Without that assurance, we will not receive the body,” said Ram Prasad Mahato, the deceased’s brother-in-law.
Mahato, a native of Dudhpaniya village in Madh Gopali panchayat under Dumri block, was employed as a tower line fitter. His family said he was struck by a bullet during a gunfight between local police and an extortion gang and later succumbed to his injuries.
Social activist Sikander Ali said Mahato is survived by his wife, two young sons aged five and three, and elderly parents.
