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A complaint has been registered against vice-president of the BJP district unit Jagadish Adikari over his statement that is said to have defamed Billava community and the revered twins Koti Chennayya.
Raju P.K., president of Brahmashri Guru Narayana Swamy Seva Sangha, has accused Mr. Adhikari of abusing Koti Chennayya and also insulting the Billava community.
He has accused Mr. Adhikari of provoking breach of peace by making such statements.
The Moodbidri Police registered Mr. Raju’s complaint accusing Mr. Adhikari of offences under Sections 295 (A) and 505 of Indian Penal Code.
Mr. Adhikari made the statement in a meeting of the association of hereditary trustees of temples and other religious institutions a week ago.
BJP leader in the dock for remark against Poojary
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Jagadish Adhikari allegedly defamed Congress leader Janardhana Poojary
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Jagadish Adhikari allegedly defamed Congress leader Janardhana Poojary
BJP district vice-president Jagadish Adhikari’s statement allegedly defaming senior Congress leader B. Janardhana Poojary, and his comments about Billavas and the revered twins Koti Chennayya, has put him in the dock.
Though Mr. Adhikari apologised for his statements, the Congress and other organisations have demanded disciplinary action against him. BJP district president Sudhershan Moodbidri said a notice was issued asking Mr. Adhikari’s explanation and he was directed to seek an apology of Billavas and Mr. Poojary.