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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Cong govt using state machinery to threaten Hindu leaders: MP
Mangaluru: The Congress govt in Karnataka has once again resorted to using state machinery to threaten, isolate, and harass Hindu leaders and organisations across the coastal region, alleged Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta. Reacting to the FIR registered against RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, the MP stated that the govt, which is desperate to hide its failure in ensuring law and order maintenance in the state, is doing what it does best - strangle Hindu voices. "What the Karnataka govt is doing in Dakshina Kannada is disturbing and unbecoming of a self-proclaimed secular party. Implicating both Hindu youth and veteran leaders in false cases, enforcing them to live outside the district borders, is unconstitutional and must stop immediately. Secularism and security are now sadly at the mercy of appeasement politics in Karnataka, but we won't let their dirty plans succeed," the MP stated. "The state's most civilised, educated, prosperous, and self-reliant fortress of nationalism that coastal Karnataka is seems to be hurting the pseudo-secular Congress govt, which is now going after our youth and veterans who stand strong for Dharma- though come what may," he added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
RSS functionary Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat booked for provocative speech in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district police registered a case against RSS functionary Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for allegedly delivering a provocative speech during a condolence meeting held in Bantwal. According to police, the event took place on May 12 at the Madwa Palace Kalyana Mantapa in Kavalapaduru village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Bantwal Rural police station. The meeting was organised following the recent murder of Suhas Shetty within Mangaluru City police limits. While addressing a gathering of around 500 people at the event, Bhat allegedly made statements that could disturb communal harmony and incite animosity between different communities. Citing concerns over potential threats to law and order, police registered a case against Bhat on Monday at Bantwal Rural police station under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. BJP: State attempting to implement police raj BJP state general secretary V Sunil Kumar criticised the state govt alleging that there was an attempt to implement a police raj system in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He claimed that on the pretext of controlling hate speech, unnecessary cases are being filed against notable figures in Hindu organisations, including RSS functionary Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, causing harassment. "Govt itself is promoting hate speech and is restricting stringent actions to Hindu organisations. Such unilateral actions by govt are unacceptable," he said. He questioned police for not taking action against those who speak of murder by brandishing swords and knives. He warned that these police actions could lead to further unrest in Dakshina Kannada district and advised against using FIRs as a tool for creating an illusion of peace. "Govt should work on building trust across all sections of society," he said. BJP Yuva Morcha district president Nandan Mallya, condemning the case filed against Prabhakar Bhat, said since the Congress govt came to power in the state, continuous cases have been filed against leaders and activists of Hindu organisations, creating an atmosphere of fear. "Police are intimidating Hindu activists by visiting their homes late at night, when women and children are present. It is inhumane behaviour and an abuse of power by the authorities. Such attempts to suppress pro-Hindu voices through legal cases are anti-democratic and not acceptable. To maintain the peaceful environment of the district, such politically motivated police actions must stop immediately," said Mallya.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Karnataka: RSS leader Kalladaka Prabhakar Bhat booked for alleged provocative remarks
Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 2 (ANI): Rashtriya Swamyamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been booked by Mangaluru Police for allegedly delivering a provocative speech during a condolence program held for the recent murder in the district. Bhat had delivered the speech on May 12, at Madwa Palace Kalyana Mantapa Hall in Kavlapadoor village. According to police, Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, while addressing approximately 500 attendees at the event, made statements that are believed to 'disrupt social harmony, create animosity between religious groups, and incite communal disharmony.' Authorities stated that there is a potential for disturbance to law and order in the district due to these statements. On Monday, a case was filed against the RSS leader at Bantwal Rural Police Station under Section 353(2) Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Section 353 deals with statements conducing to public mischief, with the section 2 detailing that whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement or report containing false information, rumour or alarming news, including through electronic means, with intent to create or promote, or which is likely to create or promote. feelings of enmity, hatred or ill will between different groups shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. Further legal action will be taken, police to the police, the RSS leader was speaking at an event to condole the murder of a youth, Suhas Shetty, which took place on May 1 by unidentified assailants. Shetty was the main accused I the Fazil murder case. Multiple leaders, including BJP leader CT Ravi have asked for the case to be transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). CT Ravi expressed distrust in the ongoing state-led probe on May 6, claiming, 'This is a pre-planned murder. This is also failure of the state government... we don't trust the probe conducted by the state government.' Ravi also highlighted that despite prior warnings and a social media post made weeks ago, no security was provided to Suhas Shetty, underscoring what he called a lapse in governance. (ANI)
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
RSS Leader Booked for ‘Inflammatory Speech' as BJP Alleges Crackdown on Hindu Voices in Coastal Karnataka
Mangaluru/Udupi: A case has been registered against senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary Dr. Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for allegedly delivering an inflammatory speech in Dakshina Kannada district, a move that has triggered sharp political reactions and accusations of targeted action against Hindu activists in Karnataka's coastal belt. According to Bantwal Rural Police, the incident occurred on May 12, during a condolence meeting held at Madwa Palace Convention Hall in Kavalapadur village. The gathering was organised in memory of a youth recently killed in Mangaluru city limits. Police said Dr. Bhat addressed a crowd of around 500 people, allegedly making remarks that could disturb public peace and foster communal enmity. A case was registered on June 2 under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the equivalent of promoting enmity between groups under the Indian Penal Code. Police have indicated that further legal action is under consideration. BJP Alleges Political Vendetta The case against Dr. Bhat comes amid a spate of administrative actions in the region that have drawn fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has accused the Congress-led state government of selectively targeting Sangh Parivar leaders and Hindu activists. Former Dakshina Kannada MP and senior BJP leader Nalin Kumar Kateel called the FIR against Dr. Bhat 'a blatant misuse of police machinery' to suppress dissenting Hindu voices. 'This is not just about Prabhakar Bhat. From Suhas Shetty's condolence meet to externment notices for others, this government is systematically silencing those who speak for Hindus,' he said. He also drew parallels with previous incidents, including the killing of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru, and criticised the state for allegedly failing to address violence against Hindu activists. Externment Notice to Arun Puthila In a separate but related development, Hindutva leader Arun Kumar Puthila from Puttur has been served an externment hearing notice by the Assistant Commissioner of the Puttur subdivision. Authorities are reportedly considering relocating him from Dakshina Kannada to Shahabad in Kalaburagi district. The hearing is scheduled for June 6, and officials have warned that failure to appear will result in a unilateral decision. The move, officials say, is part of broader efforts to curb individuals deemed disruptive to public order. BJP MLAs React Sharply Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna condemned the police actions as 'intimidation tactics,' claiming officers had been visiting homes of Hindu activists at night and taking GPS-tagged photographs. 'They are being treated like criminals, while drug trafficking, illegal cattle transport, and forced conversions are going unchecked,' he alleged. Karkala MLA and former minister V Sunil Kumar echoed these concerns, accusing the government of selectively applying hate speech laws. 'Leaders who express community concerns are being punished, while real instigators walk free. This selective enforcement will only worsen communal tensions,' he said. Congress Faces Allegations of Appeasement The BJP leaders have alleged that the state's approach is rooted in appeasement politics, intended to consolidate minority vote banks ahead of elections, at the cost of peace and communal balance in the coastal region. Sunil Kumar also responded sharply to recent remarks attributed to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, suggesting that voters in Dakshina Kannada are less reliant on Congress welfare guarantees. 'The people here are self-reliant and contribute significantly to the state's tax revenues. They deserve respect, not patronising statements,' he said. No Response from Congress As of Monday evening, there was no official response from the Karnataka Home Department or Congress leaders regarding the FIR or externment notice. Police officials have maintained that their actions are based on procedural law and concern for public order. (eom)
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat booked for inflammatory speech
MANGALURU: RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been booked for delivering an inflammatory speech delivered on May 12 during a Shraddanjali event organised for slaid rowdy-sheeter and VHP activist Suhas Shetty. In a statement, the Dakshina Kannada district police said Bhat delivered the provocative speech while addressing over 500 people gathered at the event held at Madhwa Palace Kalyana Mantap at Kavalapaduru village in Bantwal taluk. He spoke in a manner which could create disturbance in the society, create enmity between different religions resulting in law and order problem. Bantwal rural police have registered a case under section 353(2) of BNS.
