Paan shop owner slapped with case over 'derogatory' post on Congress schemes in Karnataka

A case has been registered against a man from Gajendrag town in Gag district for allegedly defaming electoral guarantees of  Congress government in Karnataka. complainant alleged that accused shared certain posts on social networking site Facebook that hurt  sentiments of one community and incited hate in society.

On June 11, Yamanappa Mageri, a resident of Gajendrag town and a paan shop owner shared a post on his Facebook account, Muthu Mageri, about 'Shakti' scheme implemented by Congress government in state for women. " purpose of guarantee is to put condition after condition and eventually deliver scheme to only ir relatives," he claimed in post, hitting out at Chief Minister, and accusing him of favouring one community.

Arjun Hanumanthappa Rathod lodged a complaint, alleging that he h not only posted derogatory posts against Chief Ministers of state, but also incited sentiments of people of one community. Gajendrag police have registered a case under IPC sections 295A, and 505(1)(b).

"Gajendrag is a peaceful town and such posts would only disturb communal peace and harmony in region," complaint told Republic. He ded that members of both community have been living harmoniously for ages and ir brorhood should not be destroyed, refore he has filed case.

police have ensured that an investigation is underway and that action will be taken in accordance with law against accused. 

'Shakti' scheme comes under flak

Congress guarantees have come under a lot of criticism mainly due to delay in ir implementation and financial burden on state.  free ride in non-luxury state-run buses for women across Karnataka under 'Shakti' scheme on Monday cost state exchequer Rs 8.84 crore, according to transport department.

scheme aims to provide free travel service to women across state in all non-AC government buses but according to guidelines published, it is mandatory for women to have a 'Shakti Smart Card' if y want to travel free of charge in transport buses.