<p>BJP leaders have filed a complaint against writer K S Bhagwan for his derogatory remarks against Hindu god Ram in his book ‘Rama Mandira Yake Beda?’ (Why we don’t need a Ram Mandira?).</p>.<p class="bodytext">They have registered a complaint against the writer at the office of the Superintendent of Police in Mandya. Bhagwan has mentioned that Ram was consuming meat and alcohol.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“The writer is provoking the sentiments of the people with his remarks against lord Ram. The government orders arrest of people who make anti-Tipu Sultan statements. But, the government has failed to act against Bhagwan,” they alleged. BJP leaders Shivakumar Aradya, C T Manjunath, Naganna Mallappa and others have filed the complaint. The book was released in March and the second edition was released recently. Speaking to <span class="italic">DH</span>, Bhagwan said, his comments are based on the Ramayana written by Valmiki. “I have mentioned the facts,” he said.</p>
<p>BJP leaders have filed a complaint against writer K S Bhagwan for his derogatory remarks against Hindu god Ram in his book ‘Rama Mandira Yake Beda?’ (Why we don’t need a Ram Mandira?).</p>.<p class="bodytext">They have registered a complaint against the writer at the office of the Superintendent of Police in Mandya. Bhagwan has mentioned that Ram was consuming meat and alcohol.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“The writer is provoking the sentiments of the people with his remarks against lord Ram. The government orders arrest of people who make anti-Tipu Sultan statements. But, the government has failed to act against Bhagwan,” they alleged. BJP leaders Shivakumar Aradya, C T Manjunath, Naganna Mallappa and others have filed the complaint. The book was released in March and the second edition was released recently. Speaking to <span class="italic">DH</span>, Bhagwan said, his comments are based on the Ramayana written by Valmiki. “I have mentioned the facts,” he said.</p>