Case registered against Shri. Mohan Gowda, Karnataka State Co-ordinator of Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti
Samiti had submitted memorandum demanding cancellation of Kamra’s show that ridicules Hindus!
Bengaluru, Karnataka – Shri. Mohan Gowda, the Karnataka State Co-ordinator of Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti, had recorded a video within the premises of the ‘Whitefield Police Station’ here. In the video, he claimed that the ‘Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti’ had demanded a stop to Kunal Kamra’s programme and that the police inspector had assured action. Shri. Gowda later circulated this video on ‘X’ as well.
However, after a complaint was filed by a police constable alleging the spread of false information on social media, the Bengaluru Police took suo motu cognisance and registered a case against Shri. Gowda.
The police constable found the statements circulated by Shri. Gowda on ‘X’ to be misleading and false, based on which the case was registered. The police inspector claimed that he had given no such assurance.
Karnataka govt has filed a suo motu case against Hindu activist @Mohan_HJS claiming he was spreading rumours/fake news about Kunal Kamra.
Kamra isn’t Kannadiga.
Mohan Gowda is.Kamra doesn’t live in Karnataka.
Mohan Gowda lives in.Kamra can’t speak Kannada.
Mohan Gowda…— Mr Sinha (@Mrsinha) August 8, 2026
Police made this claim in the complaint!
In the complaint, the complainant constable stated that Gowda mentioned in the video that the police inspector had assured him of taking action against the organiser and Kunal Kamra. He had also claimed that the police inspector assured the cancellation of the programme. Furthermore, Gowda also stated that such programmes had been cancelled in the past due to opposition from his organisation (Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti).
He had said, “A huge victory for Hindu unity – after strong opposition raised by the Hindus of Whitefield, Kunal Kamra’s comedy show in Bengaluru, who has a history of insulting Hindu deities and culture, has been cancelled.”
According to a senior police officer, the inspector at Whitefield gave no assurance to Shri. Gowda regarding action against the organiser and Kunal Kamra, nor did he state that the programme would be stopped. According to the officer, the event organiser had cancelled the programme on their own.
According to the police, the claims made by Gowda, which also made reference to the police inspector, were far from the facts and completely misleading.
The police registered the case under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — giving false information to a public servant with the intent to cause harm to another person — and Section 353(2) — statements creating public mischief or disorder.
Regarding the registration of the offence, a representative of ‘Sanatan Prabhat’ spoke with the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Whitefield, Saidulu Adavath. He was asked, “If a Hindu person approaches you demanding action against the insult of deities and you take action against that very person, don’t you feel that way?”
To this, Adavath said that the police have taken similar action in matters related to other religions as well. According to him, action will be taken against any person who attempts to spread enmity between two groups.
Congress government’s attempt to suppress the voice of Hindus by registering a case! – Shri. Mohan Gowda
Speaking to the representative of ‘Sanatan Prabhat’ regarding this matter, Shri. Mohan Gowda said that they would fight in court against this alleged illegal action by the police.
He said, “Fundamentally, we submitted a written memorandum to the police in a lawful manner to get Kunal Kamra’s programme cancelled. Using our freedom of expression, we made a video regarding the demands made in the memorandum and informed the public about it. Action is being taken against me purely due to political pressure. Whatever happens, the government will not be able to suppress the voice of Hindus. In fact, this action will further increase the strength of Hindus. We will not be scared, but will fight against this in court.”
When asked about the allegations made by the police, Shri. Gowda said that all allegations made by the police are baseless and contain no facts. He claimed that the police had assured him that “they would take action regarding Kunal Kamra’s programme.”
Kunal Kamra’s Bengaluru show cancelled following opposition by Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti
August 4, 2026
This victory is a result of awareness and organised strength of Hindus — Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti
Bengaluru – The comedy show by stand-up artist Kunal Kamra, scheduled to be held on 3 August 2026 at URU Whitefield, Pattandur Agrahara in Bengaluru, has been cancelled.
In relation to this event, various Hindu organisations led by the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti (HRSS) submitted a memorandum to the Whitefield Police Station on 1 August, demanding the cancellation of the show keeping in view law and order, public peace, and religious harmony.
🚩 Kunal Kamra’s Bengaluru show cancelled following opposition by Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti
On Aug 1, Hindu organisations submitted a representation to Whitefield Police seeking cancellation in the interest of law & order, public peace & religious harmony@HinduJagrutiOrg pic.twitter.com/nLEcqtVg6b
— HJS Karnataka (@HJSKarnataka) August 2, 2026
Past instances of anti-Hindu statements
It was mentioned in the memorandum that Kunal Kamra has previously hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus through several of his comedy shows and public statements by insulting Prabhu Shri Ram, Hindu Dharma, and sacred Hindu sites. The memorandum also brought to the attention of the police that multiple complaints had been lodged against him at various police stations across the country in this regard.
Against this backdrop, and considering the likelihood that the event organised at Whitefield could adversely impact public peace, law and order, and hurt the religious feelings of Hindus, the police department was requested to reconsider the permission granted and cancel the event. The police had assured appropriate action regarding the matter.
A victory for the organised strength of Hindus
Subsequently, information was received from the venue owners that the programme had been cancelled. Welcoming this decision, the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti stated that this outcome is the result of awareness, organised strength, and a lawful, peaceful struggle by Hindu society.
On this occasion, Mohan Gowda, Karnataka State Spokesperson for the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Co-ordinator for the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti, stated:
“This incident once again sends a clear message that Hindu society will not tolerate any attempt to hurt its religious sentiments. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the police department for taking positive action on a lawfully submitted memorandum, as well as to all the Hindu organisations, activists, and Hindu society who supported this effort.”
During the submission of the memorandum, Mohan Gowda (Karnataka State Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti), Sriram Sena leader Sundaresh Nargal, Subramanya, Narayan Gowda, Bharath Kumar, Tayappa, along with key office-bearers of various Hindu organisations were present.
