Police complaint filed against Karnataka Home Minister Priyanka Kharge by RSS worker

An RSS worker in Bengaluru has filed a police complaint against Karnataka Home Minister Priyanka Kharge. According to a report by The Hindu, RSS worker Tejas A. Gowda submitted this complaint at the Banashankari police station. He has demanded the registration of an FIR against the Home Minister in reference to a post made on social media.

Tejas Gowda has alleged that Priyanka Kharge is spreading misleading information through her official X handle. The Home Minister is accused of attempting to disrupt social harmony by linking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the seizure of approximately 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana.

The complaint states that the Minister's statements and insinuations have created an impression that the RSS is linked to criminal activities. Gowda stated that this is likely to increase enmity and spoil communal harmony. He has demanded action against the Home Minister under Sections 192, 196, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

Tejas Gowda has requested the police that holding a constitutional post does not grant any person immunity from criminal law. He has urged the police to work independently without political interference. The complainant has asked the police to preserve electronic records of the social media post and obtain details of the material seizure cases from the police authorities of Bihar and Haryana. Additionally, a demand has been made to investigate whether misleading information was spread intentionally.

This large seizure of 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana reveals an extensive interstate material smuggling network. Reports and photographs have also emerged in this case showing the accused wearing RSS uniforms. Reports further state that the seized cartridges bear markings of the Khadki Ammunition Factory in Pune.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a well-known Hindu nationalist volunteer organisation in India. It is known for its activities in patriotism and social service.