Withdraw Decision to Revoke Cases Against Communal Miscreants of Sangh Parivar: SDPI State President Abdul Majeed Demands*
Mysuru, May 25: Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) State President Abdul Majeed has strongly condemned the Karnataka Congress government’s recent cabinet decision to withdraw criminal cases against individuals such as Pramod Muthalik, Chaitra Kundapur, Andola Swamy, and others accused of spreading communal hatred and inciting unrest in society. He stated that the decision appears to be aimed at appeasing the Sangh Parivar and amounts to a direct attack on democracy, rule of law, and the principles of social justice in the state.
Speaking at a protest organized by the SDPI Mysuru District Committee at FTS Circle, Mysuru, Abdul Majeed demanded that the government immediately revoke its decision and ensure legal action is taken against those who have repeatedly spread hatred and communal disharmony, so that appropriate punishment is delivered through due legal process.
He stated that withdrawing cases against individuals accused of creating unrest through hate speeches, dividing society in the name of religion, and repeatedly making inflammatory remarks against minorities and Dalits poses a serious threat to law and order.
“The law must be equal for all. However, the government appears to be encouraging divisive and anti-social forces under the pretext of governance. Instead of taking strict action against those spreading communal hatred, extending special concessions to them is highly questionable and alarming,” he said.
Abdul Majeed clarified that SDPI welcomes the withdrawal of cases against innocent individuals, Kannada activists, farmers, and farmer-rights protesters. However, he said, cases against BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders who have repeatedly engaged in communal provocation, hate speech, and social division cannot be justified or accepted under any circumstances.
He further accused the Congress government of adopting a discriminatory approach, stating that while cases involving Muslims, Dalits, and backward communities are often delayed citing “legal complications,” no such obstacles appear when withdrawing cases against those accused of hate politics and communal incitement.
Referring to incidents such as K.G. Halli, D.J. Halli, and Hubballi, he questioned whether the government is ignoring the suffering of innocent youth and their families, many of whom have spent years in prison.
“By withdrawing cases against communal instigators such as Pramod Muthalik and Chaitra Kundapur, the government must answer what hidden political agenda it is attempting to implement,” Abdul Majeed challenged the state government.
Speaking on the occasion, SDPI District Vice President S. Swamy stated that the people of Karnataka will never accept policies that protect hate politics while targeting innocent minorities and Dalits. He urged the government to immediately withdraw what he described as an anti-people decision.
The protest was led by SDPI District Working President Shafiulla, while District Secretary Pardeen Ahmed addressed the protesters.
Among those present at the protest were District General Secretary Fidaus, District Secretary Ayesha Zabi, district leaders Tabrez Shet, Suhail Atif, Mansoor Khan, along with several party leaders and activists.
