Daijiworld Media Network – Hubballi
Hubballi, July 3: Dharwad Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Narayana Bharamani, who had earlier submitted his voluntary retirement (VRS) following a public reprimand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on stage, has now decided to withdraw his resignation and resume duty after being persuaded by both the CM and Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.
Sources reveal that CM Siddaramaiah had publicly confronted Bharamani during a recent event, an incident that the officer described in his resignation letter as deeply humiliating. In the letter, Bharamani expressed emotional distress and stated that he wished to step down from the senior police position.
Following the episode, both the chief minister and the home minister personally reached out to the officer, urging him to reconsider his decision and assuring him of their support. The ASP confirmed to media representatives on Wednesday that he is back on duty as usual.
"I have expressed my feelings to my superiors and the government. I spoke to senior officials, and both the CM and home minister have spoken to me. I am now reporting for duty. The government will take further decisions," ASP Bharamani told reporters.
His resignation letter had outlined in detail the emotional impact of the incident, citing the CM’s on-stage remarks as the main reason for his intention to retire.
The situation, which initially posed potential embarrassment to the state government, appears to have been defused following high-level intervention.
A controversy had erupted in Karnataka's police and political circles after Dharwad Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Narayana Bharamani submitted his voluntary retirement (VRS) papers, reportedly following a public humiliation by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a recent Congress event in Belagavi.
The incident, which occurred on stage at a Congress party programme, reportedly involved CM Siddaramaiah reprimanding Bharamani over the handling of a BJP protest at the venue. The ASP had taken the criticism seriously, viewing it as a personal affront in front of a public gathering and senior leaders.
In response, Bharamani had submitted a two-page VRS letter to the department, citing the incident as a key reason for his decision.