BENGALURU, Nov 2026 : A police complaint has been filed against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge at the Banashankari Police Station in Bengaluru, accusing him of circulating allegedly false and misleading information on social media platform X linking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the seizure of live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana.
The complainant has urged the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Kharge under Sections 192, 196 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, alleging that his remarks could promote enmity between groups and cause public mischief.
According to the complaint, Kharge allegedly attempted to associate the RSS with the seizure of approximately 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana through his social media posts and public statements. The complainant claimed that his remarks created an impression that the organisation was connected with the alleged criminal activity.
The complaint further alleged that the Home Minister circulated unverified information that could spread misinformation, generate hostility and disturb public peace and communal harmony. It argued that if the information was knowingly shared despite being false, the matter warranted a criminal investigation.
The complainant also maintained that Kharge's position as Karnataka's Home Minister should not exempt him from legal scrutiny. The complaint pointed out that statements made by a person holding such an influential public office carry considerable weight and could affect public perceptions.
"Statements made by a Home Minister carry significant authority and influence over the general public. Circulating false information from such a position can create unnecessary suspicion, hostility, damage the reputation of organisations and disturb social harmony," the complaint stated.
The complainant has asked the Banashankari police to examine the social media posts and accompanying material independently and take action in accordance with the relevant provisions of the BNS and principles laid down by the Supreme Court.
It also stressed that no individual should be above the law and that the same legal standards applicable to ordinary citizens should apply to those holding public office.
Seeking a fair and impartial investigation, the complainant urged the police to register an FIR if the material submitted disclosed cognisable offences under the applicable legal provisions.
There was no immediate information on whether the Bengaluru police had registered an FIR or initiated further action on the complaint. The allegations against Kharge remain claims made by the complainant, and no findings of wrongdoing have been established.
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