8 months ago
Congress Leader Faces Backlash for Alleged Threats
In Shidlaghatta, Karnataka, municipal employees protested against a Congress leader named Rajeev Gowda.
They say he threatened and used bad words against their boss, Amrutha Gowda, because she removed his banner from a busy road.
The banner was causing accidents, so she took it down.
Rajeev Gowda said he had permission and that his words were edited.
The employees and many people supported Amrutha Gowda.
A BJP leader and a Union Minister want the police to arrest Rajeev Gowda for his behavior.
Shidlaghatta municipal employees protested against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda for allegedly threatening Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda.
The protest followed the removal of Rajeev Gowda's banner, which was causing accidents on a busy road.
An audio of the alleged conversation went viral, where Rajeev Gowda is heard threatening Amrutha Gowda with dire consequences.
Rajeev Gowda denied using abusive language and claimed his audio was edited.
BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded the arrest of Rajeev Gowda under the Goonda Act for his behavior.
- Who
- Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council employees, Congress leader Rajeev Gowda, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, BJP leaders
- What
- Protest against alleged threats and abusive language by Rajeev Gowda towards Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda
- Where
- Shidlaghatta, Karnataka
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Why
- Alleged threats and abusive language by Rajeev Gowda over the removal of his banner, which was causing accidents
Congress Leader
BJP and Union Minister
Nature of the Incident
Congress Leader
Rajeev Gowda denies using abusive language, claims his audio was edited.
BJP and Union Minister
BJP and Union Minister Kumaraswamy allege that Rajeev Gowda abused and threatened the Municipal Commissioner.
Legal Action
Congress Leader
Rajeev Gowda has not publicly commented on the demand for his arrest.
BJP and Union Minister
BJP demands the arrest of Rajeev Gowda under the Goonda Act for his behavior.
Key facts
- Location
- Shidlaghatta, Karnataka
- Date
- January 14, 2024
- Protesters
- Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council employees
- Accused
- Rajeev Gowda, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee state convener
- Issue
- Alleged threats and abusive language against Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda
- Banner Issue
- Removal of Rajeev Gowda's banner causing accidents
- Opposition Reaction
- BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy demands arrest of Rajeev Gowda
- Union Minister's Action
- H.D. Kumaraswamy called Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, demanding immediate arrest of Rajeev Gowda
Quotes
Rajeev Gowda
KPCC state coordinator and defeated Congress candidate from the Sidlaghatta Assembly constituency
“I will set you on fire, beat you with slippers, and incite riots.”
thehansindia.com
“Did you order the removal of the banner? If the banner is removed, I will come there and set it on fire. Who removed it? He must reinstall it. Otherwise, I will show who I am.”
thehansindia.com
H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel
“How can officers function if they are shouted at and abused like this?”
thehansindia.com
B.Y. Vijayendra
BJP State President and MLA
“The manner in which Congress leaders are behaving like rowdies reflects the true culture of that party. The Sidlaghatta Congress leader has not only committed an illegal act but has also behaved like an unruly thug towards a woman officer who was discharging her official duties, which is completely unacceptable.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Kumaraswamy calls Chief Secy; BJP seeks arrest of Gowda
Shidlaghatta municipal employees stage protest accusing Cong leader of threatening commissioner
Cong leader abuses woman civic Commissioner over banner removal
Karnataka Congress leader Rajeev Gowda under fire for ‘threatening’ woman municipal commissioner
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