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India Today
02-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Hitler-like rule: JDS says Siddaramaiah's public rebuke made officer seek retirement
The Janata Dal (Secular) has claimed that police officers in Karnataka are 'fed up' with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's "Hitler-like rule" and are opting for voluntary retirement out of comes after Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Narayan Bharamani reportedly applied for voluntary retirement, months after a public humiliation by the Chief April this year, Siddaramaiah publicly reprimanded ASP Bharamani during a Congress rally in The Chief Minister, irked over a disruption by BJP women workers near the stage, summoned the officer in front of the crowd and, in a moment of anger, raised his hand as if to slap him, but stopped short. The incident was widely circulated on social media and drew criticism from several a post on X, the JDS wrote, 'Fed up with the Hitler-like rule of the Siddaramaiah government, police officers in the state are opting for voluntary retirement. A few days ago, CM Siddaramaiah raising his hand to hit Dharwad ASP Narayan Bharamani in a public forum became national news. Humiliated by this incident, mentally distressed and deeply hurt, ASP Narayan Bharamani has written to the government seeking voluntary retirement.'The party further alleged that under the Congress-led government, honest and capable officers are being insulted and humiliated rather than being respected. 'In the @INCKarnataka misrule, for honest and capable officers, 'respect' means insult and suspension,' the post April incident sparked controversy, with opposition parties accusing Siddaramaiah of high-handedness and disrespect towards uniformed was posted there for stage security during the event. Following the protest, Siddaramaiah summoned him on stage, asking, 'You, whoever you are, come here, what were you doing?' while lifting his hand in anger.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
News18
28-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Publicly Castigates, Raises Hand To Slap Cop Over Security Scuffle
The incident took place at the 'Save Constitution' convention where CM Siddaramaiah was scheduled to address the gathering. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ignited a row after he was seen publicly castigating and nearly slapping a senior police official on stage at a public event in Belagavi on Monday. The incident took place at the 'Save Constitution' convention where CM Siddaramaiah was scheduled to address the gathering. Meanwhile, some BJP women workers arrived at the venue with black scarves, protesting against Siddaramaiah. #WATCH | Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah angrily calls a Police officer on stage during Congress' protest rally in Belagavi and gestures raising his hand at the CM's address here, a few women, who are reportedly BJP activists, indulged in sloganeering… — ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025 In a show of frustration, he called Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Narayan Bharamani who was deployed for stage security, and rebuked him for the breach, and was seen raising his hand in an attempt to slap him. 'You, whoever you are, come here, what were you doing?" he asked and raised his hand to slap the officer, but stopped shortly at doing so. Subsequently, he instructed him to remove the people who are creating disturbance. In the video, Siddaramaiah was seen losing his cool despite AICC general secretary Raneeep Singh Surjewala and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil trying to calm him down. He later questioned Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, who is from Belagavi. Asserting that Congress won't fear such things, Siddaramaiah said, 'We will not stop our protest against the central government's price rise." Questioning the BJP whether they are not ashamed to come to a Congress rally and try to disrupt it, the CM said Congress workers won't budge or fear such things. He then told the crowd, let's not pay attention to disrupters, and continue with our protest. Meanwhile, the opposition JDS accused the Chief Minister of arrogance and misconduct. The party criticised Siddaramaiah for raising his hand against the police officer in a public setting. Describing the act as disrespectful, the party said that such behavior, including speaking in singular terms, was 'an unforgivable crime." 'Your term of power is only 5 years. But a government officer serves up to 60 years of age. Power is not permanent for anyone. Correct your misconduct," it said in a post on X. , @siddaramaiah ನಿಮಗೆ ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ದರ್ಪ ತಲೆಗೇರಿದೆ.ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ವರಿಷ್ಠಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗೆ ಹೊಡೆಯಲು ಕೈ ಎತ್ತುವುದು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ, ಘನತೆಗೆ ಕಿಂಚಿತ್ತೂ ಶೋಭೆ ತರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸ್ಥಾನದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ನೀವು, ಬೀದಿ ರೌಡಿಯಂತೆ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಏಕವಚನ ಪ್ರಯೋಗಿಸಿ, ಎಸ್ಪಿ (SP)ಗೆ ಹೊಡೆಯಲು ಯತ್ನಿಸಿದ್ದು ಅಕ್ಷಮ್ಯ… — Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) April 28, 2025 Union Minister and BJP leader Pralhad Joshi also condemned the act. 'The Congress government has not only excelled in misgovernance but has also surpassed all limits in arrogance. In the intoxication of power, the Chief Minister has the audacity to raise a hand against a dutiful officer… Pretending to protect the Constitution while raising hands against the guardians of the law is an act of extreme behavior and arrogance. This is condemnable…." he said. 'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during a rally in Belagavi tried to slap a police officer. I condemn it, and what kind of message does the Chief Minister want to give by doing this? Various leaders of the BJP Mahila Morcha also staged a protest against the Chief Minister. In a democracy, every person has the right to stage a protest…Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is famous in Pakistan as he speaks well of Pakistan," Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje was quoted by news agency ANI. First Published:
