Hitler-like rule: JDS says Siddaramaiah's public rebuke made officer seek retirement
The Chief Minister, irked over a disruption by BJP women workers near the stage, summoned the officer in front of the crowd and, in a moment of anger, raised his hand as if to slap him, but stopped short. The incident was widely circulated on social media and drew criticism from several quarters.In a post on X, the JDS wrote, 'Fed up with the Hitler-like rule of the Siddaramaiah government, police officers in the state are opting for voluntary retirement. A few days ago, CM Siddaramaiah raising his hand to hit Dharwad ASP Narayan Bharamani in a public forum became national news. Humiliated by this incident, mentally distressed and deeply hurt, ASP Narayan Bharamani has written to the government seeking voluntary retirement.'The party further alleged that under the Congress-led government, honest and capable officers are being insulted and humiliated rather than being respected. 'In the @INCKarnataka misrule, for honest and capable officers, 'respect' means insult and suspension,' the post added.advertisementThe April incident sparked controversy, with opposition parties accusing Siddaramaiah of high-handedness and disrespect towards uniformed officers.Bharamani was posted there for stage security during the event. Following the protest, Siddaramaiah summoned him on stage, asking, 'You, whoever you are, come here, what were you doing?' while lifting his hand in anger.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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