In a highly contentious turn of events, Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami, the prominent Vokkaliga seer and head of the Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt, has cited ill health to avoid police questioning in Bengaluru. The 81-year-old spiritual leader, battling cancer, has been at the center of a political and communal storm following his controversial remarks suggesting the disenfranchisement of Muslims in India.
The controversy erupted after the seer made the statements during a protest organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, an RSS-linked farmers’ group, regarding alleged Waqf Board encroachments. His comments, which called for Muslims to be stripped of voting rights to end “vote bank politics,” sparked outrage across Karnataka. Critics accused the seer of undermining communal harmony, leading the Upparpet police to register an FIR under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
In the face of public backlash, the seer later issued an apology, describing his remarks as a “slip of the tongue” and reaffirming the constitutional voting rights of all Indian citizens, including Muslims. Despite this, the controversy has remained a focal point of heated debates, with the Karnataka BJP strongly backing the seer and warning against perceived targeting of the Vokkaliga community by the Congress-led government.
The seer’s health has added another layer to this unfolding saga. Known for his influence over the Vokkaliga community, he has stated his inability to cooperate with police inquiries due to his cancer diagnosis and advanced age. While his legal team seeks to delay proceedings, his supporters view the police action as a political vendetta, escalating tensions between the ruling Congress and the BJP in Karnataka.
This incident not only underscores the sensitivity of communal relations in India but also highlights the interplay of religion, politics, and public opinion in shaping narratives. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how this episode will impact Karnataka’s socio-political landscape.
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