Sat Feb 22 17:41:30 UTC 2025: ## BJP Leader Booked for Anti-Muslim Remarks
**Mysuru, Karnataka – February 23, 2025** – Former Member of Parliament and BJP leader Prathap Simha has been charged under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly making inflammatory remarks against the Muslim community. An FIR was filed by Udayagiri police following a complaint lodged by the Mysuru city district youth congress committee. The charges, under Section 196 of the BNS, pertain to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, or language. This follows a recent incident where Simha’s comments sparked controversy.
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