6 days ago
BJP Leader Demands Legal Action Over Sabarimala Remarks
Kummanam Rajasekharan, a BJP leader, complained about remarks allegedly made by Sunny M Kapikkad.
The remarks were about the Sabarimala deities Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Malikappurathamma.
Rajasekharan said the comments insulted the religious beliefs of many devotees.
He said freedom of speech does not allow people to insult religions or deities.
He asked the Kerala government to study the complete video before acting.
He also wants police to check whether the remarks were part of a larger campaign.
The BJP plans to submit a complaint to the police.
The report does not include Kapikkad’s response to the allegations.
BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan sought immediate legal action against activist Sunny M Kapikkad.
Rajasekharan alleged that remarks about Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Malikappurathamma were derogatory and provocative.
He asked Kerala’s Chief Minister to examine the full video and its context.
He urged an inquiry into whether the comments were part of an organised attempt to create religious conflict.
Rajasekharan said the BJP would file a police complaint and pursue legal steps.
- Who
- BJP National Executive member Kummanam Rajasekharan sought action against Dalit activist Sunny M Kapikkad.
- What
- Rajasekharan alleged that Kapikkad made derogatory remarks about Sabarimala’s Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Malikappurathamma.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- When
- August 27, according to the report.
- Why
- Rajasekharan said the remarks insulted religious beliefs and could harm Kerala’s social atmosphere.
Key facts
- Main complainant
- Kummanam Rajasekharan, BJP National Executive member and former Mizoram Governor
- Person named in allegation
- Dalit activist Sunny M Kapikkad
- Religious figures mentioned
- Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Malikappurathamma
- Requested action
- Review of the full video, investigation, and legal action
- Planned BJP response
- Filing a police complaint and pursuing legal steps
- Central issue
- The distinction between criticism of a belief and insulting a belief
Quotes
Kummanam Rajasekharan
BJP National Executive member and former Mizoram Governor
“A person has the right to express an opinion on any subject. However, no one has the right, in the name of freedom of expression, to insult any religious belief, deities or womanhood.”
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“Expressing an opinion against a belief and insulting a belief are two different things. Everyone should respect the boundary between criticism and insult.”
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