State police stymieing voice of Opposition: V. Sunil Kumar
BJP leader V. Sunil Kumar has accused the Karnataka state police of acting as puppets for the ruling government to suppress opposition voices. He specifically criticized Home Minister Priyank Kharge regarding the handling of legal notices issued to political rivals.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of state machinery misuse in Karnataka's political landscape.
Former Minister and Karkala MLA V. Sunil Kumar alleged on Sunday that the police continue to act as puppets of the ruling government and are stymieing the voice of the Opposition.
In a statement on X condemning the police for issuing notice to C.T. Ravi, MLC, in a case registered against over for his alleged derogatory statements during a protest, Mr. Kumar said the High Court had recently criticised the State police’s actions.
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