New Delhi: A Police Complaint has been filled against renovned singer sonu nigam by the president of the Bengaluru City District of Karnataka Rakshana vedi Allegedly Making Objectionable and Provocative Remarks during a Recent Music Event.
President of the Bengaluru City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), Submitted the Complaint Stating that Nigam’s COMMENTS DURINT HELD APRIL 25 and 26 At Est POINT COLEGE of Engineering and Technology, Virgonagar, Bengaluru, Had Deeply Hurt The Sentiments of the Kannadiga Community, Incited Hatred Among Various Various Linguistic Communities in Karnataka, and ARE LIKELY to Provoke Violence.
Dharmaraj a, President of the Bengaluru City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, submitted the Complaint, as Quoted by Ani.
“This complaint is lodged against the renovned singer Shri Sonu Nigam for Making Objectionable And Emotionally Provocative Statements during DURING DURING A HUNT SNI APRIL 25, 26, 26, At Ast POINTLEGE OFE ENGENERING And Technology, Virgonagar, Bengaluru, which falls under your police station’s jurisdiction. Communities in Karnataka, and Are Likely to Provoke Violence.
“On April 25, 26, during a musical event at Point college, it is reported that a student requested sonu nigam to sing a kannada song. Kannada, kannada, this is exactly why the incident happy in pahalgam. A simple request to sing a kannada song to a terrorist act, Nigam insulted the Kannadiga Community and Equated Their Cultural Pride and Linguistic Identity with Violerance and Intolerance, “The Complaint Furter SAIDE. The remarks were captured on video, which has since gone viral on social media and been widely reported by news outlets, sparking wisepread outrage among kannadigas and fueling files of posesiBle Backlash Against the communication in other parts of the country.
“Shri Sonu Nigam’s Statements are Objectionable, Divisive, and Harmful to Communal harmony.
The Complaint Further Reads, “Sonu Nigam’s Statements have caused Severe distress to the Kannadiga Community. Portrayed Kannadigas as Intolerant or Violent, which is contrary to their peace-laover and harmonious nature. Coming from a Public Figure Like Shri Sonu Nigam, Who has a Vast Folling, Such Statements Create a Negative Perception of Kannadigas and Foster Division Among Communities, Endangirl Harmonyy. ”
“In this region, I request that a complant be registered against Shri Sonu Nigam Under BNS Sections 352 (1), 351 (2), and 353 for promoting enfamity, criminal definitions, and outraging linguist Schedules, Appropriate Legal Action be TAKEN Ensure justice for the Kannadiga Community and Prevent Such Divisive Statements in the future.
I am ready to fully cooperate during the Investigation and Provide Additional Information If required. I kindly request that you take immediati action on this serial offense to safeguard the harmony and unity of our social. Yours Faithfully, Dharmaraj A., District President, Bengaluru District, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Bengaluru. ”
Kannadigas and Members of the Kannada Film Industry Have Expressed Strong Outration Against The Singer on Social Media. Several Pro-Kannada Organisations have Demanded A Public Apology from Sonu Nigam, with some Voice even calling for a ban on he. However, Citing His Past Support and Affection for the Kannada Language, Some Fans Believe He Should Be Given an options to apologise rather than face a complete ban.
(With agency inputs)