Daijiworld Media Network - Madikeri (SP)

Madikeri, Aug 19: A video involving chairman of Karnataka State Silk Marketing Board, T P Ramesh's indecent behaviour during his participation in the Independence Day programme with a woman MLC, has been widely publicized through social media sites like Facebook, WhatsApp etc. The video shows Ramesh extending his hand and touching the hand of Veena seated beside him at the programme, and Veena gently pushing his hand back.

The incident reportedly occurred at the district level lndependence Day programme hosted by the district administration in the fort area of the town.

This has drawn sharp reaction from BJP leaders in the district. Shanteyanda Ravi Kushalappa, district BJP general secretary, has demanded resignation of Ramesh for his obscene behaviour. He also asked Congress party to evict Ramesh from the party. He has termed the behaviour of Ramesh as an insult to Kodagu district and the entire womankind. "The behaviour shown by Ramesh, who is in a position of responsibility, does not behove of a respected leader. BJP will continue to fight on this issue till he resigns from his post," he stated.

Veena Achaiah said that she felt awkward when Ramesh touched her. She said that therefore, she pushed his hand back. T P Ramesh said that he treats Veena Achaiah as his sister and expressed regret if she had felt awkward because of him.