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MLA Harish Poonja booked for allegedly delivering communally provocative speech
MLA Harish Poonja booked for allegedly delivering communally provocative speech
Mangalore Today News Network
Beltangady, May 5, 2025: A case has been registered against Beltangady MLA Harish Poonja for allegedly making a defamatory and communally provocative speech targeting the Muslim community during a religious event. The remarks were reportedly made at the Bhramakalashotsava celebration held at the Sri Gopalakrishna Temple in Tekkaru, Bhatrabailu.
The complaint was filed by local Muslim leader S M S Ibrahim Musliyar at the Uppinangady police station.
Following the complaint, police reviewed video footage of the MLA’s speech and formally registered a case against him.
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