New Delhi: An FIR has been registered in opposition to Bhartiya Janta Occasion’s Hyderabad candidate Ok Madhavi Latha for hurting spiritual sentiments of the Muslim group. The complain follows a video that earlier went viral on social media platforms, within the purported video Madhavi may be seen gesturing to shoot an arrow in direction of a close-by mosque throughout a roadshow, final week.
The accusation states that Madhavi Latha made a hand gesture mimicking the motion of drawing and taking pictures an arrow in direction of a spot of worship throughout a Ram Navami procession on April 17, which induced offense to the Muslim group, reported PTI quoting a police official. The case was lodged on April 20 below Part 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (deliberate and malicious acts, meant to outrage spiritual emotions of any class by insulting its faith or spiritual beliefs), the report stated.
As per ANI, the complainant was recognized as Shaik Imran.
Following the video’s widespread circulation, Madhavi Latha addressed the problem in a publish on ‘X’, she stated that she got here throughout an incomplete video being circulated in media to create negativity.
“I wish to make clear that it’s an incomplete video and even due to such video if anyone’s sentiments are damage then I wish to apologise as I respect all people,” her publish learn.
It has come to my discover that one video of mine is being circulated in media to create negativity.
I wish to make clear that it’s an incomplete video and even due to such video if anyone’s sentiments are damage then I wish to apologise as I respect all people.
— Kompella Madhavi Latha (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Kompella_MLatha) April 18, 2024
Madhavi whereas speaking to information company ANI hollowing the controversy stated, “That is ridiculous. If I had been to be in opposition to Muslims then why would I take part in Hazrat Ali Saab ka Juloos that occurred on Ramzan. I’ve distributed meals to many individuals with my very own palms…”
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM slammed Madhavi earlier on Friday, claiming that the arrow was geared toward Hyderabad’s tranquilly and peace. Talking at his first public occasion following his nomination submitting from the Hyderabad constituency, Owaisi claimed that Madhavi Latha’s alleged gesture was meant to erode concord between the town’s Muslim and Hindu group.
