A complaint was received by the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission regarding the display of alleged defamatory banners in Pune city targeting Rajya Sabha MP Prof Medha Kulkarni, demanding strict action against those responsible.
Following the commission’s directive to the Pune Police Commissioner, a case was registered at Deccan Police Station under the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995 (Section 3) and the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949 (Sections 244 and 245). The case has been filed against an unknown person, and further investigation is underway.
This follows a complaint lodged at Pune’s Deccan Gymkhana Police Station, accusing unknown individuals of spreading offensive material aimed at Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni and the Brahmin community. The complaint was submitted by the Parshuram Hindu Seva Sangh Maharashtra.
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What was the matter?
Kulkarni had demanded two days ago to rename Pune Railway Station after Bajirao Peshwa. Meanwhile, after this demand, there was strong criticism from different sections of society, which sparked a banner war over the demand to rename Pune Railway Station. Banners were put up at various places in Pune by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) party against Medha Kulkarni. Apart from various locations in Pune, a banner was put up near Shaniwarwada saying, “If you are so keen on changing the names, then rename Budhwar Peth as Mastani Peth.”
After the backlash, the posters were removed.
BJP Leader Who Inappropriately Touched On-Duty Cop Still Unarrested
Meanwhile in other news, BJP leader Pramod Kondhare still remains unarrested after he was booked for allegedly sexually harassing a senior female police officer in broad day light in a crowd. The incident was caught on CCTV released by Police.
The molestation incident reportedly occurred near the venue of a programme attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday, where multiple BJP leaders had assembled.
Police said Kondhare is accused of inappropriately touching the officer during the event, with the act captured on CCTV. They are currently reviewing the footage and recording witness statements.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 74 (assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and Section 75 (sexual harassment).
Reacting to the incident, BJP City President Dheeraj Ghate stated, “After the incident came to light, we spoke to Pramod Kondhare. He has voluntarily stepped down from all his party responsibilities pending investigation. We believe the truth will come out through the probe, and if found guilty, appropriate action will follow.”
Calling the incident “unfortunate,” BJP MLC Chitra Wagh has demanded strict action against Kondhare.
Pune Crime: Women’s Commission Takes Note, Brahmin Outfit Registers Complaint In Dr. Medha Kulkarni Poster – Free Press Journal
