US EditionKarnataka HC Junks FIR Against Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai's ‘Wherever Stone Is Thrown, Waqf Property Is Found’ Comment
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, JUN 26 – Karnataka Congress filed an FIR against BJP for a social media post equating Indira Gandhi with Hitler, alleging it incited communal hatred and defamed the former Prime Minister.
- Last Thursday in Bengaluru, Karnataka BJP's social media post comparing Indira Gandhi to Hitler led to an FIR and protests by Congress workers.
- On Wednesday at 3:54 pm, BJP's official X handle posted a provocative image and video comparing Indira Gandhi to Hitler, referencing the Emergency, prompting a police FIR.
- The FIR was registered under Sections 192 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, alleging incitement of religious and communal hatred through objectionable language against Indira Gandhi.
- Karnataka Congress protesters demanded immediate removal of the post and arrests, warning of ongoing protests if no action is taken, as police continue investigating the case.
- Investigators continue probing the FIR related to the BJP's controversial post, with further inquiries ongoing in Bengaluru.
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Karnataka HC junks FIR against ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai's ‘wherever stone is thrown, Waqf property is found’ comment
Bommai was booked on allegations that he promoted enmity between religious groups by accusing Waqf authorities of land encroachment. The alleged comments were made during a protest rally organised by the BJP in November 2024 to condemn the Waqf Board and the Congress-led state government.
·New Delhi, India
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Case against BJP Karnataka for calling Indira Gandhi Hitler in social media post ...
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Karnataka BJP Faces FIR Over Controversial Social Media Post
The Karnataka BJP's social media handle is under scrutiny after an FIR was filed for a post comparing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Adolf Hitler. The complaint, lodged by S Manohar from the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, claims the content was defamatory and aimed to incite unrest.
·India
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