Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 10: Police commissioner Anupam Agrawal said on Wednesday that a case has been filed against Mangaluru North MLA Dr Bharath Shetty for his remarks against the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Corporator Anil Kumar had filed a complaint at Kavoor police station following which an FIR was lodged against the MLA.
On Monday, July 8, BJP MLA Bharath Shetty sparked controversy by stating that Rahul Gandhi should be locked up and slapped inside Parliament for his alleged anti-Hindu remarks.
“LoP Rahul Gandhi should be locked up and slapped inside Parliament. This act will lead to the filing of seven to eight FIRs. If LoP Rahul Gandhi comes to Mangaluru city, we will arrange the same for him,” MLA Shetty declared during a protest held at Kavoor.
In response to Shetty's statement, Congress members protested vehemently, condemning the MLA's remarks.