T'gana police arrest ‘Atheist’ Bairi Naresh for derogatory comments against Lord Ayyappa

Reportedly, on December 29, he attended a meeting of Dalit groups in Kondagal. During the meeting, he made derogatory remarks against Lord Ayyappa while talking about his birth and used defamatory language against Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The video of his remarks went viral on social media, leading to protests by the devotees.

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After coming under pressure from the devotees, Telangana Police took action against the president of Bharata Nasthika Samajam Bairi Naresh in the Hanamkonda district, for passing derogatory remarks against Lord Ayyappa and other Hindu deities.

Crime Branch of Hyderabad Police had also booked him for making derogatory remarks. The case against Naresh was filed under Sections 153A, 295A, 208 and 505 (2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Multiple cases against him have been filed in different police stations across states.

Reportedly, on December 29, he attended a meeting of Dalit groups in Kondagal. During the meeting, he made derogatory remarks against Lord Ayyappa while talking about his birth and used defamatory language against Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The video of his remarks went viral on social media, leading to protests by the devotees.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and actor Karate Kalyani also complained to him. In her complaint, she alleged that it has become fashionable to insult Hindu deities for publicity. She demanded strict action against Naresh under appropriate sections.

Anti Hindu Showoff Agent, Mindless Head of Bharata Nasthika Samajam, Mr.Bairi Naresh was Rewarded by the Public for making derogatory comments against Hindu God Lord Ayyappa Swamy's Birth#SwamiyeSharanamAyyappa 🚩#AyyappaSwamy #BairiNaresh #ArrestBairiNaresh #IAmHindu #Hindutva pic.twitter.com/M6pUkOaKHD
— Prof Shrinath Rao K 🇮🇳 (@ProfSRK) January 1, 2023

BJP state president Bandi Sanjay slammed the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS, formerly known as TRS) government. He demanded strict action against Naresh. In a statement, Sanjay accused Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao of inaction against such remarks. He alleged CM himself “encourages blasphemy without taking any action”. He said, “KCR claims to be True Hindu & his Hindutva is real BUT so far what action is taken on insults against Gods Vishnu, Shiva & Ayyappa done in Kodangal?” in a tweet.

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He further pointed out that the BRS government gave security to controversial comedian Munawar Faruqui who was accused of insulting Goddess Sita. Furthermore, permissions were given to others to hold meetings where the derogatory language was used on Lord Ayyappa’s birth.

BJP MLA Raja Singh also objected inaction of the police against Naresh for two days since the incident took place.