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The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DSS takes out procession in protest against BJP MLCs in Yadgir
Dalit Sangharsh Samiti activists took out a procession from the District Stadium to the Deputy Commissioner's office in Yadgir on Tuesday and urged the Governor to dismiss MLCs Chalavadi Narayanaswany and N. Ravikumar from the Legislative Council for making derogatory remarks against Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge. The protesters said that both Mr. Narayanaswamy and Mr. Ravikumar have no tolerance for the political progress of Dalit leaders like Mr. Kharge and have been repeatedly making derogatory remarks and even personal attacks by using unparliamentary words at the behest of the RSS and BJP. 'The Governor should take immediate action and dismiss them both from the Legislative Council to uphold the dignity of the House,' they urged. The protesters, later, submitted a memorandum addressed to the Governor to the local authorities.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP MLC appears before police in Kalaburagi
BJP MLC N. Ravikumar appeared before the Assistant Commissioner of Police in Kalaburagi on Monday in connection with an FIR registered against him for his recent offensive remarks against Deputy Commissioner B. Fauzia Tarrannum. During the Kalaburagi Chalo rally in the city on May 24, Mr. Ravikumar made derogatory remarks against the IAS officer stating that 'she might have come from Pakistan' and his remarks created an outrage. Following his comments, an FIR was lodged at the Station Bazaar Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Kalaburagi Samudaya president Dattatraya Ikkalaki. On May 29, the High Court of Karnataka took suo motu cognisance and directed Mr. Ravikumar to tender an apology to Ms. Tarannum and also ordered him to appear before the Kalaburagi Police on Monday in connection with the case. However, Mr. Ravikumar who made himself available for investigation clarified that the remarks were unintentional and a slip of tongue. BJP leaders, including MLC Shashil G. Namoshi, the former district BJP president (rural unit) Shivaraj Patil Raddewadagi, and party workers accompanied Mr. Ravikumar to the Assistant Commissioner of Police's office. However, the police, who had set up barricades, stopped them from entering the police station.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI(M) stages protest in Kalaburagi against BJP MLC's Remarks on Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum
Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a demonstration in Kalaburagi today, strongly condemning BJP MLC N. Ravikumar for his recent derogatory remarks directed at Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum. The protest, led by CPI(M) district secretary K. Neela, concluded with the submission of a memorandum, addressed to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. to the Deputy Commissioner's office. The CPI(M) alleged that the BJP is deliberately fostering communal hatred across Karnataka, citing Ravikumar's statement during the party's recent 'Kalaburagi Chalo' rally, in which he reportedly likened the Deputy Commissioner to someone from Pakistan. The party described the comment as both communal and misogynistic, asserting that it targeted a public servant solely based on her identity as a Muslim woman. 'Fouzia Taranum is an officer of merit. She is recognised by the Union government for her effective handling of the electoral process. Labelling such an individual as foreign-born is not only deeply offensive but also an attack on the secular ethos and unity of the nation. The BJP is attempting to provoke public sentiment against the Muslim community by using such inflammatory language,' K. Neela said during the agitation. The protestors expressed grave concern over the BJP's refusal to condemn or take disciplinary action against those making such statements. 'It is a part of a broader ideological attempt to impose a regressive Manuwadi worldview on society. Such views aim to undermine the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution and revive caste-based social hierarchies through the backdoor,' an agitating activist said. In another agitation, Congress party's women's wing took out a protest procession from district Congress party office to the Jagat Circle in the city demanding Mr. Ravikumar's resignation from the Legislative Council membership. They also blocked the main road at Jagat Circle for a half-an-hour as a token of their agitation against the BJP MLC. 'N. Ravikumar's remarks should not be brushed aside as a momentary lapse. We demand his expulsion from the Legislative Council. The silence maintained by the BJP leadership in the wake of such divisive statements poses a serious threat to India's democratic and secular framework,' Renuka Singe, district president of Congress party's women's wing said
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
K'taka: Congress delegation meets Guv, demands action against BJP MLC on Pakistan remarks
Bengaluru: A delegation of Karnataka Congress Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) submitted a complaint to the Governor on Thursday, demanding legal and constitutional action against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar for allegedly calling Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum "a Pakistani". The delegation further demanded action against the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, for comparing RDPR, IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge to a 'dog.' The delegation, led by the Leader of the House in the Legislative Council, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology, N.S. Boseraju and Chief Whip Saleem Ahmad met the Governor and submitted the complaint. Speaking to reporters, Minister Boseraju said, 'BJP MLCs N. Ravikumar and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy have made unconstitutional statements in public. In a democracy, such remarks are unacceptable. While BJP leaders claim to stand for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,' their actions are divisive.' They have made it a habit to make statements against the Constitution. Narayanaswamy's derogatory comments against the Dalit community warrant his expulsion from the Council. We have urged the Governor to take legal and constitutional action against Ravikumar for his offensive remarks about a public officer, he demanded. Chief Whip Saleem Ahmad said that the Congress delegation submitted two complaints to the Governor — one against N. Ravikumar and another against Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, the Opposition Leader in the Council. 'Narayanaswamy has made irresponsible and unconstitutional remarks against Minister Priyank Kharge, while Ravikumar has questioned whether an IAS officer (Fouzia Taranum) came from Pakistan. Such behaviour is highly condemnable. We have urged the Governor to suspend both of them. Their statements are spreading a dangerous message in society,' he said, adding that the Governor assured an inquiry into the matter. The Congress delegation included MLCs Vasanth Kumar, Anil Kumar M.L., Jagadev Guttedar, S. Ravi, D.T. Srinivas, Dinesh Gooligowda, Channaraj Hattiholi, Basavangouda Badarli, Puttanna, Naseer Ahmad, Govindaraju, Nagaraj Yadav, and Manjunath Bhandari. The remark made by BJP MLC and Opposition Chief Whip in the Legislative Council, N. Ravikumar, calling Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum a "Pakistani" had triggered a controversy in Karnataka. The Kalaburagi Police have lodged an FIR against Ravikumar in connection with the incident, are preparing to initiate legal action against him. They have issued a notice to appear before them for questioning. Since he has been booked under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, which is non-bailable, the police have the authority to arrest him at any time. Police have booked Ravikumar under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 197 (acts likely to cause disharmony, enmity, or hatred between different groups), 224 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings), 302 (injuring religious sentiments), 351 (criminal intimidation), and 353 (assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty). The police have also booked Ravikumar under Section 3 (1) (r) of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
N. Ravikumar booked for defamatory statement against Kalaburagi DC
The Kalaburagi police have lodged a case against N. Ravikumar, BJP MLC, over his recent defamatory statement against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner B. Fauzia Tarannum. Based on a complaint filed by Dattatraya Ikkalaki, Kalaburagi Samudaya president, the Station Bazaar police have registered a case against Mr. Ravikumar. During a 'Kalaburagi Chalo' rally organised by BJP leaders on Saturday (May 24, 2025), Mr. Ravikumar while addressing the rally said that the 'Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner, who was functioning under the influence of the ruling Congress government, seems to be from Pakistan.' Meanwhile, in a release here on Monday (May 26, 2025) Mr. Ravikumar has tendered an apology for his derogatory remarks against the IAS officer.
