Kerala Police Book Right‑Wing Commentator TG Mohandas Over Jantar Mantar Remarks
Kerala's cyber crime wing filed an FIR against TG Mohandas, a former BJP intellectual‑cell head and political commentator, for remarks made in YouTube videos about the Jantar Mantar student protests over a disputed NEET paper leak. The FIR cites Sections 192 and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 66 of the Information Technology Act and Section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act, charging provocation, public mischief and computer‑related offences. In the videos, Mohandas allegedly said the protesters would be shot if he were in charge and claimed some women “like rape” and would not complain.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) officially distanced itself from Mohandas, stating his comments reflect personal views and that he does not hold any position in the organisation. Meanwhile, opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan requesting the withdrawal of all cases filed against individuals who showed solidarity with the Delhi protest. Satheesan confirmed the request had been received and forwarded to the Home Minister for consideration.
Entities: Kerala Police · Pinarayi Vijayan · Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh · TG Mohandas · V D Satheesan
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan requesting withdrawal of cases against those who expressed solidarity with the Jantar Mantar protest.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mohandas allegedly said protesters would be shot and killed if he were in control.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh distanced itself from Mohandas, stating his comments do not represent the organization and he holds no position in it.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The FIR cites Sections 192 and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 66 of the Information Technology Act and Section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mohandas claimed some women in the protest “like rape” and would not complain.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Minister V D Satheesan confirmed receiving Vijayan’s request and forwarded it to the Home Minister.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The videos were uploaded on July 24‑25 and the FIR was filed on July 29.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kerala cyber police registered a case against TG Mohandas for remarks in YouTube videos about the Jantar Mantar protest.