Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Former BJP MP Booked Over Alleged Ganesha Procession Remarks
Police filed a case against former BJP MP Pratap Simha and some other people.
They say he made provocative and insulting comments during a Ganesha idol procession.
The comments were allegedly aimed at Inspector Dhananjay.
The procession happened in T Narasipura on Friday.
The case includes accusations about stopping a public servant from doing his job, rioting, and encouraging hostility between groups.
Simha says the inspector caused the trouble instead.
He also says Home Minister Priyank Kharge pressured officials to file the case.
Simha says he will go to court to seek justice.
The case follows an earlier argument about rules for processions near a mosque.
Police registered an FIR against former BJP MP Pratap Simha and others over an alleged provocative speech in T Narasipura.
A PSI alleged that Simha made derogatory remarks over a microphone targeting Inspector Dhananjay during Friday’s procession.
The FIR cites BNS provisions concerning deterring a public servant, rioting, and promoting hatred or ill-will between groups.
Simha denied wrongdoing, blamed the inspector for instigating the situation, and alleged pressure from Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
Simha said he would approach the court and claimed 21 earlier FIRs had been filed against him over Hindutva and nationalist issues.
- Who
- Former BJP MP Pratap Simha and others were named in the FIR; a PSI filed the complaint, and Inspector Dhananjay was allegedly targeted.
- What
- An FIR was registered over alleged derogatory and provocative remarks during a Ganesha idol procession.
- When
- The procession was held on Friday, the case was registered on Saturday, and police statements were reported on Sunday, September 20.
- Where
- T Narasipura, in Mysuru.
- Why
- Police cited alleged offences involving a public servant, rioting, and promoting hostility between groups; Simha says the inspector instigated the situation and that political pressure led to the FIR.
Police Allegations
Simha’s Response
What happened during the procession
Police Allegations
Police allege that Simha made derogatory and provocative remarks over a microphone targeting Inspector Dhananjay.
Simha’s Response
Simha says the inspector instigated the situation and made derogatory remarks against people following Hindutva ideology.
Why the FIR was filed
Police Allegations
Police registered the case under provisions involving deterring a public servant, rioting, and promoting hatred or ill-will between groups.
Simha’s Response
Simha alleges that Home Minister Priyank Kharge pressured authorities to register the FIR and says action should instead be taken against the inspector.
Next steps
Police Allegations
Police said further proceedings would follow.
Simha’s Response
Simha said he would approach the court and seek justice.
- Accused
- Former BJP MP Pratap Simha and others
- Police station
- T Narasipura police station
- Alleged target
- Inspector Dhananjay
- Event
- Ganesha idol procession
- Legal provisions
- BNS sections concerning deterring a public servant, rioting, and promoting hatred, enmity or ill-will between groups
- Simha’s response
- He denied wrongdoing, blamed the inspector, alleged political pressure, and said he would approach the court
- Related controversy
- A reported warning against bursting crackers in front of a mosque during the procession had prompted opposition protests
