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BJP Criticises Prakash Raj Over Remarks About Election Chief
Actor Prakash Raj made comments about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in an online video.
BJP spokesperson NV Subhash criticised what he said.
Subhash said Raj compared the CEC to an idol being immersed during a festival.
He said people can criticise the Election Commission, but should not disrespect a constitutional office.
Subhash also said Raj should take any concerns about the SIR process to the proper forum.
He objected to bringing the Ganesh immersion tradition into a political argument.
Telangana BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash criticised actor and political commentator Prakash Raj.
Subhash said Raj urged the “Cockroach Janta Party” and others to perform “Nimmajan” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Subhash said comparing the CEC to idol immersion went beyond legitimate criticism of the Election Commission.
He argued that Raj should present evidence about the SIR process to the appropriate forum.
Subhash said invoking Ganesh Nimmajan in a political attack risked trivialising faith and a constitutional office.
- Who
- Actor and political commentator Prakash Raj and Telangana BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash; the comments concerned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Subhash criticised Raj over an online video that he said called for the CEC’s “Nimmajan” and compared it to Ganesh immersion.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- When
- Subhash made his criticism on Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- Subhash said the comparison disrespected a constitutional institution and objected to using Ganesh Nimmajan in a political attack.
Prakash Raj’s reported criticism
BJP spokesperson’s objection
Remarks about the CEC
Prakash Raj’s reported criticism
The article reports that Raj made remarks in an online video urging the “Cockroach Janta Party” and others to do the CEC’s “Nimmajan”; it does not provide his explanation or full argument.
BJP spokesperson’s objection
Subhash said comparing the CEC to idol immersion was unacceptable and disrespectful to a constitutional institution.
Concerns about the SIR process
Prakash Raj’s reported criticism
Subhash referred to Raj having issues with the SIR process, but the article does not detail Raj’s specific claims.
BJP spokesperson’s objection
Subhash said Raj should provide proof to the appropriate forum rather than use provocative language.
Key facts
- Critic
- NV Subhash, Telangana BJP chief spokesperson
- Person criticised
- Telugu film actor and political commentator Prakash Raj
- Official discussed
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Platform mentioned
- An online video
- Related process
- SIR process
- BJP’s stated objection
- Subhash said the remarks crossed from political dissent into disrespect for a constitutional institution and trivialised a religious tradition.
Quotes
NV Subhash
BJP state chief spokesperson
“While criticism of the Election Commission is legitimate, comparing the CEC to idol immersion crosses the line from political dissent to disrespect for a Constitutional institution. Democracy demands debate, not derision.”
thehansindia.com
“Dragging Ganesh Nimmajan into a political attack is deeply objectionable. Political disagreement cannot be an excuse to trivialise either faith or Constitutional offices.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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