Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Court Notices Issued to Karnataka Ministers for RSS Remarks
A special court in Bengaluru has sent notices to three Karnataka ministers and a Youth Congress leader.
They are accused of making remarks that hurt the reputation of the RSS, a political organization.
The complaint was filed by a member of the RSS, who said the ministers made these remarks on social media and TV.
One minister, Priyank Kharge, even asked the chief minister to ban RSS activities in government places.
The court is now looking into the matter based on the complaint.
A special court in Bengaluru issued notices to Karnataka ministers Priyank Kharge, Dinesh Gundu Rao, and Youth Congress leader Mohammad Haris Nalapad.
The notices follow a complaint by Tejas A, an RSS member, alleging derogatory remarks against the RSS by the ministers.
Priyank Kharge is accused of making derogatory posts on social media and requesting a ban on RSS activities in government premises.
Dinesh Gundu Rao is also accused of making similar remarks on social media and TV.
The court's action is based on Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- Karnataka ministers Priyank Kharge, Dinesh Gundu Rao, and Youth Congress leader Mohammad Haris Nalapad
- What
- Issuance of court notices for alleged derogatory remarks against the RSS
- When
- Notices issued recently, with Priyank Kharge's remarks in October
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Complaint filed by Tejas A, an RSS member, alleging defamatory comments
- Complainant
- Tejas A, RSS member and city resident
- Ministers Involved
- Priyank Kharge, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Mohammad Haris Nalapad
- Legal Basis
- Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Complaint Details
- Alleged derogatory remarks against RSS on social media and TV
- Court Type
- Special court for MP/MLAs, Bengaluru