Senior BJP leader H Raja has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in two separate cases for derogatory remarks against DMK MP Kanimozhi and threats to vandalize Periyar’s statues. The convictions follow complaints from 2018 and emphasize accountability in public discourse. Raja’s sentence has been suspended for 30 days to allow for an appeal.
Today (14th May): The Supreme Court rejected BJP leader H Raja’s plea to dismiss criminal cases against him for controversial comments on Periyar and women. The court stressed the decline in political discourse and the need for caution in public statements by politicians. The charges stem from Raja’s derogatory remarks, and the legal proceedings will continue as the court upheld the accountability of political speech.
