An FIR has been registered against the Chitradurga Congress leader and Labor Welfare Board President G.S.Manjunath for making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint was filed by Chitradurga Rural BJP Mandal President Kalleshaiah.
The police have registered a case under IPC Sections 504 (Intentional insult to provoke) and 506 (Criminal intimidation) against Manjunath.
While referring to the announcement of reducing the price of LPG by Rs 100, Manjunath had issued an objectionable statement referring to PM Modi. The video of his speech had also gone viral and there was a lot of anger against Manjunath. Kalleshaiah has filed a complaint against him, demanding legal action against those who insulted the post of Prime Minister and disturb the peace in the society.
Karnataka BJP has also slammed Congress for targeting PM Modi. The police have taken up further investigation.
pallavi shetty