BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

BJP MLAs trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district.

Published on: Feb 21, 2024, 10:18:12 IST

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The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district.

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/For representation) (Savitha)

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They alleged that the lawyers, including the office bearers of the bar association, were booked yesterday based on a false allegation by a lawyer who they alleged was barred from the bar for an objectionable social media post.

Defending the advocates who were booked, the BJP members alleged that the lawyer had posted derogatory content against a Varanasi judge who had given orders related to the Gyanvapi Mosque.

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The BJP MLAs also demanded action against the sub-inspector of police who registered a case against the 40 lawyers.

However, the state Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said he wanted to know the reason that led to the registration of a case.

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Irked with his reply, the BJP members came inside the well of the house and raised slogans condemning the government. Amid the commotion, the government tabled a few bills and passed them.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More