The Congress leadership in Karnataka is under scrutiny following the outrage over threats and abuse directed at a woman Municipal Commissioner by a party leader. The national leadership of Congress has intervened in the matter, expressing concern over the potential damage to the party’s reputation. Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar has been contacted for a detailed report on the incident.
The accused party leader, Rajeev Gowda, who is currently on the run, has been issued a notice by the Congress to respond within a week. Disciplinary action looms over him as the party takes a firm stance. Rajeev Gowda is facing multiple FIRs related to the incident, which has sparked public outcry and demands for his arrest.
Amidst the controversy, the District Government Employees’ Association has staged a protest urging the apprehension of Gowda. Questions have also been raised regarding the silence of Minister for Municipal Administration and Haj Rahim Khan. Efforts to locate Gowda have led to police searches at his residence and those of his acquaintances.
The incident came to light after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly capturing Rajeev Gowda verbally assaulting and threatening Sidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda. Gowda, a KPCC state coordinator and former Congress candidate, is now at the center of a legal and public storm. Various authorities, including the Karnataka State Women’s Commission, have condemned the behavior, emphasizing zero tolerance for harassment of women in positions of authority.
