New Delhi: A police complaint has been lodged against the famous singer Sonu Nigam by the president of the Bangalore city district district unit of Karnataka Rakshan Vedic (KRV) for allegedly making objectionable and provocative comments to make objectionable and provocative comments during a recent concert.
The chairman of the Bangalore City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshan Vedic (KRV) complained that during the event on April 25 and 26, Nigam’s comments during the event had hurt the sentiments of the Kanjik community during a concert organized at the East Point College of Engineering and Technology.
Dharmaraj A, president of Bangalore City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshaan Vedic, submitted a complaint with ANI.
“The complaint has been filed against the famous singer Mr. Sonu Nigam for making objectionable and emotionally provocative statements during a concert held on April 25, 26, a concert held at the East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore, Bangalore, which is in the middle of the court of your police station.
“On April 25, 26, during a concert at East Point College, it is reported that a student requested Sonu Nigam to sing Kannada songs. In response, Nigam made an objectionable statement, saying,” Kannada, Kannada, this is why the incident was in Pahllagam. ” “The complaint said. This comment was captured on the video, which has since gone viral on social media and has been widely reported by news outlets, promoting widespread resentment among Kannadigas and possible backlash against the community in other parts of the country.
“Mr. Sonu Nigam’s statements are objectionable, divisive and harmful to communal harmony. They violate the following sections of the Indian Joint Code (BNS), 2023.”
The complaint further wrote, “Sonu Nigam’s statements have created a serious crisis for the Kannadiga community. Equaling a simple cultural request to sing a Kannada song with a terrorist Act, Mr. Nigam has portrayed Kannadigs as intolerant or violent, which is opposite to the public, such as his peace-affected and violent nature. Those who have a huge following, such statements create a negative perception of Kannadigus and Foster Division among communities, which endanger communal harmony. ”
“In this regard, I request that a complaint should be filed against Mr. Sonu Nigam under BNS section 352 (1), 351 (2), and 353, hostility, to promote criminal defamation, and to reduce linguistic sentiments, and this should be taken appropriate legal action for Kannadiga community and in future such divisive statements.
I am ready to cooperate fully during the investigation and provide additional information if necessary. I please request that you take immediate action on this serious crime to protect the harmony and unity of our society. You confidently, Dharmaraj A., District President, Bangalore District, Karnataka Rakshan Vedic, Bengaluru. ,
Members of Kannadigas and Kannada film industry have expressed strong displeasure against the singer on social media. Many supporters of Canada organizations have demanded a public apology from Sonu Nigam, some voices have also asked to ban it. However, citing its previous support and affection for the Kannada language, some fans believe that they should be given an opportunity to apologize rather than facing a full ban.
(With agency input)
