Archive · 30 May 2025
Karnataka High Court Asks BJP MLC to Apologize for 'Pakistani' Remark
A politician in Karnataka, India, made a controversial statement about an IAS officer.
The High Court told the politician to say sorry for what he said.
The politician had questioned the officer about a local incident and allegedly linked her to Pakistan.
This caused problems because people thought the comment was unfair and made fun of the officer.
Other politicians complained, and now the police are involved.
The court pointed out that a similar problem happened recently with another politician.
The Karnataka High Court asked BJP MLC N Ravikumar to apologize for allegedly referring to an IAS officer as “Pakistani”.
The remark was made after Ravikumar questioned the officer's handling of a local incident involving a BJP leader.
The comment triggered political backlash, with Congress MLCs submitting a formal complaint.
The police have booked Ravikumar over his comments.
The court referenced a similar incident involving a minister in Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- BJP MLC N Ravikumar and IAS officer Fouzia Taranum
- What
- The Karnataka High Court asked BJP MLC N Ravikumar to apologize for his remarks against IAS officer Fouzia Taranum.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but the article was published on May 30, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- Ravikumar's remarks were deemed inappropriate and triggered political backlash.
Congress & High Court's Stance
BJP MLC's Stance
The Remark
Congress & High Court's Stance
The remark was inappropriate and caused political backlash.
BJP MLC's Stance
The remark was allegedly made, and the BJP MLC's stance is unknown.
- Person Involved
- BJP MLC N Ravikumar
- Target of Remark
- Fouzia Taranum, IAS officer
- Location
- Kalaburagi
- Action Taken
- Apology demanded by High Court
- Political Response
- Complaint filed by Congress MLCs