Ranchi, Sep 28 (IANS) A lawyer has filed a petition in the Jharkhand High Court seeking a directive to register a criminal case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi for his remarks against Hindu god Ram.
Ram Subhag Singh, the petitioner, said: “According to Indian constitution no one can hurt sentiments of any religion. Karunanidhi has hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community by passing derogatory remarks against Lord Ram. He has committed a crime and action should be taken against him as per the law.”
Singh in his petition says that police in Doranda police station in Ranchi last week refused to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against Karunanidhi. The lawyer then approached Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) M.S Bhatia who also did not entertain his request. When police failed to act, Singh filed a petition in the high court.
Singh has demanded that the Tamil Nadu chief minister be charged with a criminal case and the court should supervise the investigation of the case.