Archive · 23 Sep 2026
BJP MLA’s Daughter Apologises After Temple Clash With Police
Aishwarya, the daughter of a BJP lawmaker, argued with a police officer at a busy temple.
The incident happened on August 12 during a religious celebration.
A video showed the two women arguing and then hitting each other.
People nearby separated them.
The police officer said Aishwarya tried to enter the temple’s sanctum without waiting in line.
Aishwarya said the argument happened while she was seeking darshan for her children.
Police registered a case against Aishwarya, and she also filed a counter-complaint.
A court rejected her request to avoid arrest, and the High Court told her to apologise before applying for bail.
She later apologised publicly and said the incident happened in the heat of the moment.
Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, publicly apologised to Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil on Tuesday.
The August 12 incident occurred at Maramma Temple in Ukkada, Mandya, during Bhima Amavasya celebrations.
CCTV footage showed Aishwarya and Patil arguing before Aishwarya allegedly slapped Patil and Patil struck back.
A court rejected Aishwarya’s anticipatory bail petition, while the High Court directed her to apologise before applying for bail.
Police registered an FIR, and allegations in complaints filed by both women were being examined.
- Who
- Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, and Police Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil.
- What
- A temple dispute escalated into an alleged physical altercation, followed by an FIR, court proceedings and Aishwarya’s public apology.
- When
- The altercation occurred on August 12; Aishwarya apologised publicly on Tuesday.
- Where
- Maramma Temple in Ukkada, Mandya, Karnataka.
- Why
- The police complaint said the dispute began when Aishwarya allegedly sought direct entry to the sanctum instead of waiting in line; Aishwarya said there was a verbal altercation while she was seeking darshan for her children.
Police Complaint
Aishwarya’s Account
Cause of the dispute
Police Complaint
Patil alleged that Aishwarya sought direct entry into the sanctum, identified herself as the MLA’s daughter and objected when asked to wait in the queue.
Aishwarya’s Account
Aishwarya said she was seeking darshan for her two children in a crowded temple when a verbal altercation occurred with the officer.
Physical confrontation
Police Complaint
Patil alleged that Aishwarya abused and hit her on the head, threatened her and prevented her from performing official duties.
Aishwarya’s Account
CCTV footage showed both women involved in a heated argument, with Aishwarya slapping Patil before Patil struck back.
Legal responsibility
Police Complaint
Police registered an FIR against Aishwarya based on allegations that she abused and assaulted the officer.
Aishwarya’s Account
Aishwarya filed a counter-complaint, and police were examining allegations made by both women.
- Incident date
- August 12
- Location
- Maramma Temple, Ukkada, Mandya, Karnataka
- People involved
- Aishwarya and Police Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil
- Public apology
- Aishwarya apologised to Patil in a video on Tuesday
- Police action
- An FIR was registered against Aishwarya for allegedly abusing and assaulting the officer
- Court action
- The III Additional District and Sessions Court at Srirangapatna rejected Aishwarya’s anticipatory bail petition
- High Court direction
- Aishwarya was directed to publicly apologise before applying for bail
