Controversy erupted in Karnataka following claims by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad' were raised outside the Vidhan Soudha, the state legislative assembly. These claims were based on a report from a private lab. In response to the allegations, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed uncertainty and stated he would review the FSL report. Similarly, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the credibility of the report, highlighting its association with an RSS-backed foundation. Amidst the political turmoil, three individuals were arrested for allegedly raising the pro-Pakistan slogans, based on the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report, available witnesses, and evidence, as confirmed by the DCP of Bengaluru Central Division. The 39 ACMM Court granted police custody of the three arrested individuals for 3 days. The incident has sparked a political blame game, with Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP leaders accusing the Congress party of having links to anti-national elements, particularly in light of the recent Rajya Sabha elections won by a Congress candidate in Karnataka.
There were chants of 'Pakistan Zindabad' in 'support' for a Congress Rajya Sabha MP in Karnataka. What's the reason of Mallikarjun Kharge's silence on this? Why doesn't he say anything? Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have certainly become sympathisers of Pakistan. - Shri @JPNadda… https://t.co/kiBUouSmkt
#Watch | 'Pakistan zindabad' row | Union Minister @ianuragthakur criticizes Congress government in #Karnataka https://t.co/YKNbZWiKl5
#Watch | FSL confirms Pro-Pakistan slogans raised in #Bengaluru Congress celebrations, 3 accused sent to police custody https://t.co/ydH1Ztnpgg
People raised slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad' in Vidhan Soudha after Congress won the recent elections... Is this the objective of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'? Why hasn't Mallikarjun Kharge condemned it? Congress has a tolerant attitude towards terrorism. There has been a… https://t.co/uOxwwqkiVz
#WATCH | Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Congress ka haath, desh-virodhi taakaton ke saath ek baar phir nazar aaya hai. When Rajya Sabha elections are held in Karnataka and a Congress candidate wins, slogans of "Pakistan Zindabad" are raised. Who were they? Congress denied… https://t.co/p8apbHACdi
Karnataka must have realised how they are being deceived by their state govt. People raised slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad' in Vidhan Soudha after Congress won the elections... is this the objective of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'? Why hasn't Kharge condemned it? - Shri… https://t.co/RMyaAjMSev
Karnataka: 39 ACMM Court grants 3 days of police custody to the three people arrested in connection with the alleged pro-Pakistan slogan at Vidhana Soudha. Three people have been arrested based on the FSL report, available witnesses and evidence: DCP Bengaluru Central Division.
3 Arrested For Raising "Pakistan Zindabad" Slogans Outside Karnataka Assembly https://t.co/gBVFcommNh https://t.co/AjppXnEa8u
Bengaluru | On BJP's claim that private firms' FSL report confirms pro-Pakistan slogan, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "Did you report it (FSL report) or did they (BJP) get the report, let them say what they're saying. I'll see the report and then we'll talk about it.… https://t.co/pbetFqhjjs
#WATCH | On BJP's claim that private organisation's FSL report says Pro Pakistan slogans were raised in the Vidhan Soudha, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says "How can an RSS-backed foundation give a private company this job? Who are they to give this job to them? It is such a… https://t.co/BEeif2kTgg
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On FSL Report on the alleged pro-Pakistan slogans raised in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, state Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "I don't know. I'll check it up and let you know." https://t.co/aMsuMiM20g
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans were raised outside the Vidhan Souda, based on a private lab report. Details here: https://t.co/Syq6d02tDj https://t.co/kFex5Pp74u