# Karnataka HC pulls up BJP MLC for ‘Pakistani’ jibe at IAS officer 2026-08-08T00:07:11+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Karnataka High Court on Friday pulled up BJP MLC N Ravikumar for allegedly calling Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum 'from Pakistan' during a protest. Justice M Nagaprasanna questioned how an IAS officer could be targeted on the basis of religion. The remark was made during a 'Kalaburagi Chalo' march over the alleged detention of opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy. Ravikumar's counsel said he had sent an apology to the officer, but the court asked whether an apology could undo the statement. The court also urged politicians to stop mudslinging and focus on public welfare. The matter returns to court on August 20. ## Coverage - livelaw.in - thenewsminute.com Tags: BJP MLC, communal remark, criminal proceedings, Fouzia Taranum, IAS officer, Karnataka High Court Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-hc-rebukes-bjp-mlc-for-pakistani-remark-on-ias-officer/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-hc-rebukes-bjp-mlc-for-pakistani-remark-on-ias-officer/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.