States » SouthPosted at: Jul 3 2025 10:35PM


Complaint filed against BJP MLC for comments on Chief Secretary

Bengaluru, July 3 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress today lodged a formal complaint against BJP MLC N Ravikumar, accusing him of using "unparliamentary" language and making "objectionable" remarks against the state’s Chief Secretary, Dr Shalini Rajneesh.
The complaint was submitted to Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) General Secretary V Manohar. In addition to the Legislative Council, complaints have also been filed with the Vidhana Soudha police station and the State Women's Commission.
In his submission, Manohar urged the Chairman to immediately suspend Ravikumar and initiate an inquiry into the BJP legislator's conduct.
The controversy stems from remarks Ravikumar allegedly made on July 1 in the presence of Leader of the Opposition in the Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, and police officials. Expressing displeasure that Chief Secretary Rajneesh had not received a BJP delegation, Ravikumar allegedly said that she is "occupied during the day with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s work and only performs her government duties at night."
Manohar condemned the statement, calling it not only disrespectful to a top bureaucrat but also an "insult to women." He further demanded that the police register a case and initiate an investigation.
The remarks reportedly came following a protest staged by BJP leaders on July 1 near the Mahatma Gandhi statue within the Vidhana Soudha premises.
Manohar also highlighted a pattern in Ravikumar’s conduct, citing a previous incident involving the Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi, Fauzia Tarannum. During a protest against Minister Priyank Kharge, Ravikumar had allegedly questioned whether the DC "came from Pakistan," a comment that had sparked outrage and for which he later apologised.
"Ravikumar is someone who repeatedly disrespects women," Manohar said, stressing the need for swift disciplinary action. He criticised the delay in response, noting that even after 48 hours, no suo motu case had been registered.
The Congress party has demanded that the government act decisively to uphold the dignity of public institutions and safeguard the respect of women officers serving the state. UNI BDN SSP
Tags: #Complaint filed against BJP MLC for comments on Chief Secretary
More News

Telangana Jagruthi Prez Kavitha urges AICC chief to pressurise Centre on 42 per cent BC reservation

04 Jul 2025 | 2:39 AM

Hyderabad, July 3 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi president and BRS MLC K Kavitha today urged AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge to pressurise the Union government to approve 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment and local bodies.

see more..

AP: JNTUK convocation: Governor to confer Honorary doctorate to NRI Subu Kota

04 Jul 2025 | 2:38 AM

Kakinada , July 3 (UNI) AP Governor and Chancellor of the University S. Abdul Nazeer will preside over the JNTUK 11th convocation scheduled for tomorrow.

see more..

Resignation of Kerala Health Minister demanded

04 Jul 2025 | 2:34 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 (UNI) Congress leader and AICC Working Committee Member Ramesh Chennithala demanded the resignation of State Health Minister Veena George following the death of a woman in the building collapse at the Kottayam Medical College Hospital today..

see more..

Kerala's healthcare built on lies is crumbling: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

04 Jul 2025 | 2:28 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 (UNI) Reacting to the collapse of a building block of the Kottayam Medical College, Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the State's healthcare sector, built on a foundation of lies, is crumbling.

see more..

Andhra unveils new land pooling rules for capital region development

04 Jul 2025 | 2:26 AM

Vijayawada, July 3 (UNI) In a significant move aimed at accelerating planned development and fostering economic growth, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially notified new Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) Rules for the Capital Region.

see more..