Case filed against BJP’s Madhavi Latha for ‘arrow’ gesture; she responds | Latest news India

Kompella Madhavi Lath, the Lok Sabha candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Hyderabad constituency, has landed in legal trouble as an FIR was registered against her for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community by allegedly gesticulating shoot an arrow at a wall. mosque during a Ram Navami procession on April 17.

An FIR was registered against K Madhavi Latha following a complaint filed by Hyderabad resident Shaik Imran that she had hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community by gesturing to shoot an arrow at a place of worship. The case was registered on April 20 under Section 295-A (intentional and malicious acts intended to outrage religious sentiments of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of the Indian Penal Code.

He has also referred the matter to the Election Commission.

After the complaint, Latha ridiculed the allegation and said some people wanted to attack her through dirty social media politics as they were afraid of the BJP wave. She further said that if she was against the Muslims, why would she take part in a procession during the holy month of Ramzan and distribute food to many people with her own hands?

“This is ridiculous. If I am against Muslims then why should I participate in Hazrat Ali Saab ka Juloos which took place on Ramzan. I have distributed food to many people with my own hands. The reason why these people want to attack me through their dirty social media posts is because… they are scared from the day I did Rajat Sharma’s ‘Aap Ki Adalat’…,” news agency ANI quoted Latha as saying.

Madhavi Latha is contesting against Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

After the incident came into limelight, the BJP leader issued a statement saying that an incomplete video of her was being circulated to create negativity.

“It has come to my attention that a video of mine is being circulated in the media to create negativity. I would like to clarify that it is an incomplete video, and if any feelings are hurt, I would like to apologize as I respect all individuals.” ” Madhavi Latha had said in a post on X.

Asaduddin Owaisi, however, lashed out at his rival for her gesture, saying the arrow was aimed at the peace and tranquility of the city.

“You saw a BJP candidate gesturing to shoot an arrow in the direction of a mosque. If you feel even a little bit of pain, you should not vote for the party, but for that ‘ibadatgah’ (prayer). If you continue to sleep even now, when will you get up,” said Asaduddin Owaisi.

The Hyderabad constituency will vote for the general elections on May 13. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

(With input from agencies)