Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS): A delegation of Karnataka BJP leaders met DGP Alok Mohan on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum demanding action and filing of atrocity cases against Congress leaders for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the Governor and organising protests against him.

Narayanaswamy further accused Congress leaders of undermining the dignity of the Governor’s office by issuing insulting remarks and burning his effigies.

He pointed out that once allegations surface against a chief minister, it is the Governor's discretion to order an investigation, as has happened in the past.

He noted that the previous Governor had given sanction against then CM, BS Yediyurappa.

He also expressed concern that the Congress leaders were engaging in these acts in the presence of the state police, with no action being taken.

He criticised the police department for taking a lenient view of the situation, noting that not a single case had been filed yet.

Govind Karajol claimed that it was unfortunate that Congress leaders, who came to power in the name of SCs/STs were personally targeting the Governor, who belongs to the Scheduled Caste community.

Karajol cited a ruling by the Kolkata High Court, which stated that the Governor is the Constitutional head and cannot be subjected to personal attacks from the public.

He emphasised that while freedom of speech is important, it should not be used to harm the Governor's dignity.

He warned that if the protests continue, the BJP would launch a strong counter-protest, and the police department would be held responsible for any resulting developments.