A resolution passed by the assembly has pitted the media against the legislature in Karnataka
In an unprecedented move on June 21, the Karnataka assembly passed a resolution sentencing two Bengaluru journalists to a year in jail over charges of “breach of privilege”. The journalists—Ravi Belagere of Hai Bangalore and Anil Raju of Yelahanka Voice— were accused of publishing reports that “defamed” three legislators. Approving the resolution, Speaker K.B. Koliwad imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on both Belagere and Raju, failing the payment of which their jail term would be extended by another six months.
The decision provoked a backlash. As media organisations and opposition parties came out against it, the ruling Congress distanced itself from the resolution. K.C. Venugopal, Congress general secretary in charge of Karnataka, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would request Koliwad to withdraw the resolution. “The Congress is against harassment of journalists and believes in the freedom of speech,” he said.
A week later, however, the police went to Belagare’s farmhouse at Joida to arrest him. But by then Belagere had been taken to a hospital in Dharwad after he complained of chest pain. Raju was reported “absconding”. Siddaramaiah then directed the police to defer the arrest till Belagare recovered. “I will fight back and appeal before the high court,” said Belagere.
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