Karnataka writer Bhagawan booked over remarks against Lord Ram

The Karnataka police registered an FIR against noted writer and rationalist K.S. Bhagawan over alleged remarks concerning Hindu beliefs, Lord Ram, and Hindu scriptures made during a public event earlier this week, police officials said on Saturday.

The FIR was registered on Friday by the Harihara Rural Police in Davanagere district following a complaint filed by Dinesh, a resident of KR Nagar in Harihar.

According to the complaint,



Bhagawan allegedly made the controversial remarks while addressing a programme organised by the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti at B. Krishnappa Maitrivan in Hanagawadi village on June 9.

The event was held to mark the birth anniversaries of social reformer Prof. B. Krishnappa and Dr B.R. Ambedkar. During his speech, Bhagawan allegedly made statements about Lord Ram, Hindu deities and the Valmiki Ramayan that the complainant described as derogatory and provocative.