Congress seek Karnataka Governor action over BJP legislators' derogatory remarks
A delegation of Congress MLCs on Thursday submitted a formal complaint to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, demanding legal and constitutional action against BJP MLCs N Ravikumar and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy for making derogatory statements against government officials and elected representatives.The Congress delegation, led by ruling party leader of the Legislative Council NS Bhosaraju and Chief Whip in the Upper House Salim Ahmed, urged the Governor to take strict action over comments made by the two BJP leaders. N Ravikumar had insulted Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Tarannum by referring to her as a Pakistani, while Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, referred to by the Congress as a 'scoundrel', had compared Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge to a dog.advertisementSpeaking after meeting the Governor, NS Bhosaraju said, 'The members of the Legislative Council, N Ravikumar and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, spoke against the Constitution on the street. It is not appropriate to make such statements in a democratic system.'
He further said, 'The BJP members, who call themselves 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas', are working to attack society. They have made it a habit to make anti-Constitutional statements. Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, who has made such statements that have drawn the attention of the Dalit community, should be expelled. Similarly, we have requested the Governor to take legal and constitutional action against Ravikumar, who made statements about the officer.'Chief Whip Salim Ahmed echoed the demand and said the delegation had submitted two complaints to the Governor. 'We have met the Governor in a delegation of Congress Legislative Council members and filed two complaints against Ravikumar and the Leader of Opposition in the Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy,' he said.advertisementHe further stated, 'Action should be taken against the scoundrel Narayanaswamy, who made irresponsible statements as the leader of the opposition party. The scoundrel has used unconstitutional words against Minister Priyank Kharge. Ravikumar, who said that the IAS officer came from Pakistan? Should be suspended. Both of them are sending the wrong message to society.' He added that the Governor had assured the delegation he would look into the matter.The Congress has also demanded the resignation of Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and the disqualification of N Ravikumar, claiming that their statements violate democratic norms and damage the integrity of public institutions.The memorandum submitted at Raj Bhavan called for immediate action against both BJP MLCs.
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