BJP Dalit MLA controversy: Former BJP legislator Goolihatti Shekar, embroiled in a controversy over his alleged denial of entry into the RSS museum in Nagpur based on his Dalit identity, has upped the ante.In a daring move, Shekar has released a second audio clip challenging party leaders, including R Ashok, Suresh Kumar, and former MLA Kudachi Rajiv, to make public the CCTV footage from the Hegdewar Memorial Museum of the RSS in Nagpur.Allegations and Viral ChallengeShekar initially claimed, in an audio clip addressed to BJP National General Secretary BL Santhosh, that during his museum visit, a staff member asked about his caste. Subsequently, he was allegedly informed that individuals from Scheduled Castes were not allowed inside the museum. The RSS refuted these claims, leading to Shekars counter-challenge, now featured prominently on social media platforms.Shekars UltimatumIn the latest audio clip, Shekar throws down the gauntlet to party leaders, stating, Release a video clip of the CCTV camera recordings from the Hegdewar Memorial Museum of the RSS in Nagpur to prove my allegations false. If proven false, I will become your slave and work at your house, taking your orders.RSS ClarificationThe Karnataka unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) issued a clarification on the controversy surrounding Goolihatti Shekars alleged denial of entry. According to the statement, there is no system in place to register the names of visitors to the Nagpur Sanghs office. The RSS dismisses the allegation as baseless and inconsequential, asserting that free entry is permitted to the RSS office and similar memorials.The challenge and counter-statements add fuel to the ongoing debate, creating an atmosphere of anticipation as the dispute unfolds. Party leaders and the RSS are yet to respond directly to Shekars latest challenge.
