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Karnataka HC pulls up BJP MLC for ‘Pakistani’ jibe at IAS officer
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Politicians often brand opponents with communal labels for short-term gain. This case shows the danger: a senior IAS officer was casually called a Pakistani because of her religion. The court rightly reminded that an officer's service to the state is what matters, not her faith. Both parties must stop trading personal allegations and address real issues. The real test will be whether future protests stay focused on policy, not identity. Will parties discipline members who make such remarks?
Sources (2): livelaw.in, thenewsminute.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
