Muslims Urge Siddaramaiah to Act on Ram Sene Ban Promise

Quick summary

• Members of Muslim organizations in belagavi district, Karnataka, have called for a ban on Sri Ram Sene following a case involving the alleged poisoning of school drinking water. A Sri Ram Sene leader is said to be implicated in the incident.
• A memorandum seeking action was submitted to the State government via the deputy Commissioner’s office in Belagavi on Tuesday.
• The petitioners claim that individuals associated with such groups are spreading societal enmity and disrupting peace and harmony.
• They noted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had promised to ban Sri Ram Sene if Congress came to power and urged him to fulfill this commitment.
• Prominent members involved in submitting the memorandum include Belagavi City Corporation officials Sohil Sangoli, Shahir Pathan, and Shakeel Mulla.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the demand for banning Sri Ram Sene underscores longstanding concerns about organizations accused of engaging in activities perceived as harmful to social cohesion. If proven true,allegations like poisoning school water present severe threats not only legally but morally. The call for accountability highlights tension between promises made pre-election and expectations post-election from policymakers like Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.This case could set an important precedent regarding how governments address demands aimed at preserving social harmony while weighing potential legal constraints or opposition backlash.

Published: August 05, 2025 07:37 pm IST