Actor Upendra gets interim relief from High Court over 'anti-Dalit' remark
1 year, 4 months ago

Actor Upendra gets interim relief from High Court over 'anti-Dalit' remark

India Today  

After two First Information Reports were lodged against Kannada actor Upendra over his alleged comments against Dalits during a Facebook Live session, the Karnataka police on Monday reached the actor's residence and issued a notice to him for investigation. However, actor Upendra gets an interim stay from Karnataka High Court on the investigation. Soon after the session, his remarks triggered anger and protests in Ramanagara, Karnataka, where a pro-Dalit organisation protested against actor Upendra. Reacting to Upendra's remark, Karnataka social welfare minister, Mahadevappa said “Upendra is a famous actor, producer and a person who wants to be in public life through a certain political party.

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Karnataka High Court stays 2nd FIR against actor Upendra over 'anti-Dalit' remark
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka High Court stays 2nd FIR against actor Upendra over 'anti-Dalit' remark

India Today  

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday granted an interim stay on the second FIR lodged against Kannada actor-director BM Upendrakumar, popularly known as Upendra, at Ulsoor Gate police station. The high court had earlier granted a stay on the first FIR against Upendra at the Chennammanakere Achchukattu police station. The first complaint against him was filed at Chennammanakere Achchukattu …

Kannada actor Upendra apologises after FIR lodged against him for social media remarks
1 year, 4 months ago

Kannada actor Upendra apologises after FIR lodged against him for social media remarks

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor and Uttama Prajaakeeya Party leader Upendra who has been booked under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act has issued an apology. According to the police, the actor had allegedly used offensive words on the Social media platform Facebook Live for a particular community. READ | Atrocity case booked against popular Kannada actor Upendra for alleged casteist remarks …

HC stays FIR against Kannada actor Upendra for ‘anti-Dalit comments’
1 year, 4 months ago

HC stays FIR against Kannada actor Upendra for ‘anti-Dalit comments’

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Monday stayed a First Information Report registered against Kannada actor turned politician Upendra under the Scheduled Tribes Act over his allegedly derogatory comments against SC Holeya community on Facebook and Instagram on Saturday. The comments triggered protests including in Ramanagara, where Dalit organisations burnt tyres and posters of the actor demanding action. Karnataka minister and …

Kannada actor Upendra lands in trouble over his Dalit remark, issues apology after FIR
1 year, 4 months ago

Kannada actor Upendra lands in trouble over his Dalit remark, issues apology after FIR

India TV News  

Kannada actor Upendra is hogging headlines after he made a controversial statement against Dalits during his recent Facebook Live session on Saturday. During the Facebook Live session, Upendra said, "Change can happen only with innocent hearts. Patriotism is when you love people.” Soon after the backlash, the actor deleted the video and upon receiving a police complaint, he issued an …

Casteist Remarks Case: Kannada Actor Upendra Booked Under Atrocities Act; Protesters Burn Effigy
1 year, 4 months ago

Casteist Remarks Case: Kannada Actor Upendra Booked Under Atrocities Act; Protesters Burn Effigy

News 18  

Kannada actor-turned-politician Upendra has been booked under the SC/ST Atrocities Act for his alleged casteist remark against the Holeya community. The sandalwood actor, while discussing trolls who comment on his party, likened them to the Holeya community, an SC community primarily found in regions of Karnataka and Kerala. Protests also broke out in Hosakerehalli village of Ramanagara district, where Dalit …

Kannada actor Upendra apologises for remarks against Dalits, FIR lodged
1 year, 4 months ago

Kannada actor Upendra apologises for remarks against Dalits, FIR lodged

India Today  

Kannada actor Upendra’s recent Facebook Live session landed him in trouble after he made a controversial statement against Dalits. Upendra was live on Facebook talking about his political party Prajakeeya when he made that controversial statement. FIR AGAINST KANNADA ACTOR UPENDRA An FIR against Upendra has been filed reportedly at Chennammana Kere Achukattu police station. UPENDRA APOLOGISES In the wake …

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