Archive · 7 Sep 2025
MP Senthil Sues BJP's Reddy Over Dharmasthala 'Mastermind' Claim
A Congress MP sued a BJP MLA for saying he was the main person behind a case about a religious town.
The MP claims the MLA's words hurt his reputation.
The MLA wants an investigation into the MP's involvement, connecting him to the claims of secret burials.
The MP denies all accusations.
The case involves the alleged spreading of false claims to hurt a religious site and is related to an earlier investigation.
Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil sued BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy for criminal defamation.
Reddy accused Senthil of masterminding the Dharmasthala secret burials case.
Senthil's lawsuit was filed in a Bengaluru special court.
Reddy urged investigation into Senthil's role by CBI or NIA.
Senthil claims the allegations are politically motivated and baseless.
- Who
- Sasikanth Senthil, G Janardhana Reddy
- What
- Defamation lawsuit filed by Senthil against Reddy
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Reddy accused Senthil of being the 'mastermind' behind the Dharmasthala case, causing reputational damage.
Accuser (Senthil)
Accused (Reddy)
Senthil's Involvement
Accuser (Senthil)
Accused of defamation; denies involvement, calls accusations politically motivated.
Accused (Reddy)
Claims Senthil is the 'mastermind' and should be investigated.
Motivation
Accuser (Senthil)
Claims allegations are baseless and meant to damage reputation.
Accused (Reddy)
Suggests Senthil is linked to leftist groups and wants to tarnish the reputation of Dharmasthala.
- Plaintiff
- Sasikanth Senthil, Congress MP
- Defendant
- G Janardhana Reddy, BJP MLA
- Lawsuit Type
- Criminal Defamation
- Allegation
- Reddy called Senthil 'mastermind' behind Dharmasthala case
- Court
- Bengaluru Special Court
- Hearing Date
- September 11
Sources
TN MP files defamation case against MLA Janardhan Reddy for linking him with Dharmasthala case
TN MP Files Defamation Case Against MLA Janardhan Reddy
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