Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has patched up with police officer Narayana Barmani. A few days ago, a viral video showed a gesture of a slap. Now, the officer has returned to duty and the controversy has subsided.
Karnataka: Recent events in Karnataka politics have raised questions about the relationship between the state government and the administration. A video of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah went viral on social media, in which he was seen gesturing to slap a police officer. This video spread rapidly among people and sparked b reactions. The matter escalated, and the concerned officer, ASP Narayana Barmani, expressed his displeasure and demanded VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme).
CM Siddaramaiah calms the controversy
Following this entire incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took the initiative and resolved the matter at a personal level. He spoke with ASP Narayana Barmani and assured him that he had no intention of insulting him in any way. In addition, the state Home Minister G. Parameshwara and senior police officers also intervened in the matter and persuaded Barmani to return to duty.
ASP Narayana Barmani returns to duty
After the talks, Narayana Barmani rejoined duty on Wednesday. He said that he had expressed his feelings to the officers and that he made this decision after the assurance from the Chief Minister and the Home Minister. Barmani said that he has always performed his duty with respect, honesty, and responsibility. For me, this uniform is as respectable as my mother.
The emotional background behind VRS
Due to this controversy, Barmani had written a three-page letter in which he demanded voluntary retirement. In this letter, he wrote that he felt very insulted. He also said that for a moment, he felt like confronting the Chief Minister, but he stopped himself because it could have led to more public embarrassment. This statement reflects his mental stress and the seriousness of the situation.
Home Minister's intervention and initiative for a solution
Home Minister G. Parameshwara played an active role in the whole matter. He said that the Chief Minister had no intention of insulting any officer. He met Barmani and assured him of a "good posting." He also clarified that the resignation given by the officer was an emotional reaction, which was not taken seriously. He said that it was just a momentary outburst, which arose in the sensitivity of the situation.
