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Pratap Simha: 'I haven't got an FIR for grabbing MUDA sites!' Former MP's first reaction
- •Former MP Pratap Simha reacted to the 22nd FIR filed against him, stating he already has 21 FIRs.
- •Simha called Inspector Dhananjay a 'mischievous inspector' and retorted to Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
- •He clarified he did not enter politics using his father's name, nor did he grab MUDA sites or plunder land in the name of Buddha Siddhartha Trust.
- •Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik supported Pratap Simha, stating Hindu voices cannot be suppressed by FIRs.
- •Yaduveer Wadiyar distanced himself from Simha's statement, calling it personal and unrelated to the party.
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An FIR was filed against Pratap Simha and others following complaints from a Congress delegation and a PSI regarding provocative speeches made during the Ganesha procession in T. Narasipura. The charges include obstructing public servants, promoting enmity between groups, insulting religious beliefs, and disrupting public order.
Reacting to the development, Pratap Simha noted that this marks his 22nd FIR, as he already had 21 previous cases against him. He lashed out at Inspector Dhananjay, calling him a mischievous officer who incited trouble in T. Narasipura, and took a swipe at Home Minister Priyank Kharge. He also stated that he respects the law as a journalist and will fight the case legally.
Mysore MP Yaduveer Wadiyar distanced himself from Pratap Simha's remarks, stating that the former MP's opinions are entirely personal and have no connection to the party. He added that if legal action is warranted regarding the speech, the government and the court will decide the appropriate steps.
