Kamal Haasan comment: Delhi HC says ‘no’ to plea for a direction to ECI
Soibam Rocky Singh NEW DELHI, MAY 15, 2019 14:19 IST
UPDATED: MAY 15, 2019 14:23 IST
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Kamal Haasan.
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On May 13, the Makkal Needhi Maiam chief said, ‘The first terrorist post India's independence is a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse’
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to deregister political parties that misuse religion, race, caste, community and language for electoral gain.
A Bench of Justices G.S. Sistani and Jyoti Singh said “no cause of action was made out in Delhi.”
BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s petition pointed out that at an election rally on May 13 in support of his party candidate in the Aravakurichi Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where bypoll is to be held on Sunday, Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan said, ‘The first terrorist post India's independence is a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse’.
The Bench asked Mr. Upadhyay why he did not approach the Madras High Court in whose jurisdiction the statement was made. It, however, allowed him to approach an appropriate forum if he chooses to.
Mr. Upadhyay claimed that Mr, Haasan made the statement “deliberately in the presence of a Muslim majority crowd for electoral gain, which is clearly a corrupt practice under Section 123(3) the Representation of the People Act 1951”.
He said that as per the Model Code of Conduct, no party or candidate could indulge in any activity that may aggravate the existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tensions between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic.
“Hence, Mr. Haasan has violated the Model Code of Conduct in addition to Section 123(3) of the RPA 1951,” the plea stated.
“Mr. Haasan is deliberately promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony and brotherhood, which is an offence under Section 153A of the IPC [Indian Penal Code],” it claimed.
Mr. Upadhyay asked the court to direct the ECI to refer the complaints relating to misuse of religion, race, caste, community and language by contesting candidates and political office-bearers to the respective investigatinG agencies.
He also sought a direction to the Central government to take appropriate steps to restrict the misuse of religion, race, caste, community and language by contesting candidates and political office-bearers for electoral gain.
Kamal Haasan defends Godse remark, says it's historical truth
Kamal Haasan also moved the Madras High Court for anticipatory bail.
TNM Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 09:12
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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan approached the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail on Wednesday. This after the Karur police booked the actor for promoting enmity for stating that Nathuram Godse, the Hindu man who killed Mahatma Gandhi was Independent India’s first extremist.
On Wednesday, the MNM chief approached the court seeking to quash the FIR, but was denied the same by Justice B Pugalendhi who stated that the court could not get involved at the current stage of events. The judge further advised that Kamal Haasan apply for anticipatory bail in view of the situation, which he has done. The hearing for this is expected to take place on Thursday.
A few days after the MNM chief made the controversial remark, a complaint was given against him by Hindu Munnani’s Karur district secretary, KV Ramakrishnan. An FIR was registered under sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion) and 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code.
Following the stir his statements created, the actor defended his views and stated that people were making allegations against him without listening to his entire speech at Aravakurichi.
"In Aravakurichi I said independent India's first extremist was a Hindu. It is a historical truth," he stated. He further added that all his family members were Hindus and that he would not speak in a manner which would hurt their beliefs. He said truth will always be bitter and that bitterness will turn into medicine.
The actor-politician had received both extreme backlash and support following his statement.
Swaraj India National President Yogendra Yadav pointed out that Godse was Hindu and wondered what was wrong in Kamal’s statements. Echoing a similar remark was AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi who also argued that there was truth in what Kamal said. Others however, such as Tamil Nadu Minister for Milk and Dairy Development K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji said the actor-politician's tongue should be cut for his remarks.
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Soibam Rocky Singh NEW DELHI, MAY 15, 2019 14:19 IST
UPDATED: MAY 15, 2019 14:23 IST
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Kamal Haasan.
Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal
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General Elections 2019
On May 13, the Makkal Needhi Maiam chief said, ‘The first terrorist post India's independence is a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse’
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to deregister political parties that misuse religion, race, caste, community and language for electoral gain.
A Bench of Justices G.S. Sistani and Jyoti Singh said “no cause of action was made out in Delhi.”
BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s petition pointed out that at an election rally on May 13 in support of his party candidate in the Aravakurichi Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where bypoll is to be held on Sunday, Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan said, ‘The first terrorist post India's independence is a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse’.
The Bench asked Mr. Upadhyay why he did not approach the Madras High Court in whose jurisdiction the statement was made. It, however, allowed him to approach an appropriate forum if he chooses to.
Mr. Upadhyay claimed that Mr, Haasan made the statement “deliberately in the presence of a Muslim majority crowd for electoral gain, which is clearly a corrupt practice under Section 123(3) the Representation of the People Act 1951”.
He said that as per the Model Code of Conduct, no party or candidate could indulge in any activity that may aggravate the existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tensions between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic.
“Hence, Mr. Haasan has violated the Model Code of Conduct in addition to Section 123(3) of the RPA 1951,” the plea stated.
“Mr. Haasan is deliberately promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony and brotherhood, which is an offence under Section 153A of the IPC [Indian Penal Code],” it claimed.
Mr. Upadhyay asked the court to direct the ECI to refer the complaints relating to misuse of religion, race, caste, community and language by contesting candidates and political office-bearers to the respective investigatinG agencies.
He also sought a direction to the Central government to take appropriate steps to restrict the misuse of religion, race, caste, community and language by contesting candidates and political office-bearers for electoral gain.
Kamal Haasan defends Godse remark, says it's historical truth
Kamal Haasan also moved the Madras High Court for anticipatory bail.
TNM Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 09:12
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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan approached the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail on Wednesday. This after the Karur police booked the actor for promoting enmity for stating that Nathuram Godse, the Hindu man who killed Mahatma Gandhi was Independent India’s first extremist.
On Wednesday, the MNM chief approached the court seeking to quash the FIR, but was denied the same by Justice B Pugalendhi who stated that the court could not get involved at the current stage of events. The judge further advised that Kamal Haasan apply for anticipatory bail in view of the situation, which he has done. The hearing for this is expected to take place on Thursday.
A few days after the MNM chief made the controversial remark, a complaint was given against him by Hindu Munnani’s Karur district secretary, KV Ramakrishnan. An FIR was registered under sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion) and 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code.
Following the stir his statements created, the actor defended his views and stated that people were making allegations against him without listening to his entire speech at Aravakurichi.
"In Aravakurichi I said independent India's first extremist was a Hindu. It is a historical truth," he stated. He further added that all his family members were Hindus and that he would not speak in a manner which would hurt their beliefs. He said truth will always be bitter and that bitterness will turn into medicine.
The actor-politician had received both extreme backlash and support following his statement.
Swaraj India National President Yogendra Yadav pointed out that Godse was Hindu and wondered what was wrong in Kamal’s statements. Echoing a similar remark was AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi who also argued that there was truth in what Kamal said. Others however, such as Tamil Nadu Minister for Milk and Dairy Development K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji said the actor-politician's tongue should be cut for his remarks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woMZ4EWlv18
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