Archive · 30 Jul 2026
BJP MLA Booked Over Alleged Hate Speech Against Rahul Gandhi
A BJP member in Udupi, Yashpal Suvarna, was taken to police because he said bad things about Rahul Gandhi during a protest.
He also threatened the Gandhi family and tried to stir up trouble.
The police made a formal complaint and are looking into it.
The Congress party wants a quick investigation and has video proof.
The incident happened while people were upset about a school exam called NEET.
Udupi BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna was booked for allegedly calling Rahul Gandhi a “drug addict” during a protest.
The complaint also claims Suvarna threatened the Gandhi family and incited BJP workers against Congress supporters.
Police registered an FIR under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for promoting enmity, provoking riots, and criminal intimidation.
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee demanded swift investigation and said it had video evidence of the remarks.
The incident occurred amid protests over the NEET examination controversy in Udupi.
- Who
- BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee Working President Manjunatha Bhandary, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Suvarna was booked for alleged hate speech and threats during a protest
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Where
- Udupi, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Alleged defamatory remarks and incitement against Congress supporters
- FIR registered
- Yes
- Police station
- Udupi Town Police Station
- Charges
- Promoting enmity, provoking riots, criminal intimidation
- Political parties involved
- BJP, Congress
- Date
- July 29, 2024
