Remarks against Siddaramaiah: K'taka HC stays FIR against BJP MLA Ashwath Narayan for four weeks
Bengaluru, May 30: The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday stayed the FIR against former Deputy Chief Minister and Malleshwaram BJP MLA Dr C N Ashwath Narayan for four weeks.
Narayan had approached the High Court seeking a direction to quash the FIR lodged against him for his remarks against the then Leader of Opposition and current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Justice M Nagaprasanna who heard the petition and arguments by senior advocate Prabhuling Navadgi said that prima facie the offence under Section 153 of the IPC (provocation for rioting) was not forthcoming.
In a meeting of BJP workers on February 15, Narayan had called upon the party supporters to "finish off Siddaramaiah just like Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda finished off Tipu Sultan". The complaint against Narayan was lodged by one M Lakshmana in the Devaraja Police Station, Mysuru.
Navadgi, the Advocate General in the previous government, argued Narayan's case and pointed out that the complaint by a Congress party member was filed on May 24, 2023 after the new government came to power and the FIR was registered the same day, which showed malicious intentions.
Another complaint was filed in February itself and a non-cognisable report was filed in the issue, the court was informed.
"The complaint is filed only with a malicious intention of harassing the petitioner and the complaint itself speaks of expressing suspicion of threat to life, which in fact does not exist," the petition by Narayan said.
In the prayer, the petition said, "The petitioner being an MLA representing his constituency would be put to great hardship and distress if the further proceedings under the FIR are not stayed. The complainant will be put to no hardship if the interim order as prayed for is granted."
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Karnataka MLC Nazir Ahmed visits Ajman Ruler’s Court, Thumbay Medicity
Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.
At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.
As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.
Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.
