Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Loses Cool, Nearly Slaps Police Officer During Rally In Belagavi—On Cam

In the video, Siddaramaiah is seen angrily calling a Police officer on stage and scolding while addressing the rally in the Belagavi district of Karnataka.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah nearly slapped an ASP during a public rally in Belagavi district.

Source : YouTube/ Karnataka Congress

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah nearly slapped Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Narayan Bharamani during a public rally in the Belagavi district of Karnataka on Monday. The incident took place after a disruption at the venue where Siddaramaiah was scheduled to speak.

Bharamani, assigned to provide stage security, was caught in the middle of a protest by BJP women workers nearby. Frustrated by the disturbance, Siddaramaiah called the officer to the stage and publicly reprimanded him. He raised his hand as if to slap the officer, but stopped before making contact.

“You, whoever you are, come here, what were you doing?” he questioned and raised his hand to slap the officer, India Today reported.

In the video, Siddaramaiah is seen angrily calling a Police officer on stage and scolding while addressing the rally.

#WATCH | Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah angrily calls a Police officer on stage during Congress' protest rally in Belagavi and gestures raising his hand at him.

During the CM's address here, a few women, who are reportedly BJP activists, indulged in sloganeering against… pic.twitter.com/TqrEoK9Omb

— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025

The confrontation unfolded following a protest by BJP women workers raising slogans against the State Government and the CM while waving a black cloth, according to ANI.

JDS Criticised Siddaramaiah's Misconduct

In response, the Janata Dal Secular (JDS), in a post on X, accused Siddaramaiah of arrogance and misconduct. The party condemned the Chief Minister for angrily calling a Police officer on stage and nearly raising his hand in a public setting.

"Siddaramaiah, you have become arrogant due to the power you hold. Raising your hand to hit the District Police Chief does not bring any dignity or respect to your position. As the Chief Minister, attempting to slap the ASP (Assistant Superintendent of Police) while using singular language in a public forum, like a street thug, is an unforgivable crime, " the JDS said in the post.

,@siddaramaiah ನಿಮಗೆ ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ದರ್ಪ ತಲೆಗೇರಿದೆ.

ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ ವರಿಷ್ಠಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗೆ ಹೊಡೆಯಲು ಕೈ ಎತ್ತುವುದು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ, ಘನತೆಗೆ ಕಿಂಚಿತ್ತೂ ಶೋಭೆ ತರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.

ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸ್ಥಾನದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ನೀವು, ಬೀದಿ ರೌಡಿಯಂತೆ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಏಕವಚನ ಪ್ರಯೋಗಿಸಿ, ಎಸ್ಪಿ (SP)ಗೆ ಹೊಡೆಯಲು ಯತ್ನಿಸಿದ್ದು ಅಕ್ಷಮ್ಯ… pic.twitter.com/GXeZbtk73t

— Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) April 28, 2025

"Your term in power is only 5 years. However, a government officer serves until the age of 60. Power is not permanent for anyone. Correct your misconduct, " JDS added.

BJP has also launched an attack on the Karnataka CM, accusing him of abuse of power and disgraceful display of arrogance. "Who said Aurangzeb and Hitler are no more? Karnataka's Wazir-E-Ala @siddaramaiah publicly shames and nearly slaps an Assistant Superintendent of Police during a Political rally in Belagavi! Absolute abuse of power and disgraceful display of arrogance against those who protect the law! " the BJP posted on X.

Who said Aurangzeb and Hitler are no more?

Karnataka's Wazir-E-Ala @siddaramaiah publicly shames and nearly slaps an Assistant Superintendent of Police during a Political rally in Belagavi! Absolute abuse of power and disgraceful display of arrogance against those who protect… pic.twitter.com/aHAyYypqzG

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) April 28, 2025