Initiate criminal action against Matandoor: MLC Ivan

Mangaluru: Following the Puttur MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor’s remarks on the former Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Sasikanth Senthil S. who resigned from the Civil Services on Friday last, MLC Ivan D’Souza has demanded action against Dakshina Kannada BJP unit chief.

The MLC submitted a memorandum submitted to Police Commissioner P.S. Harsha here on Tuesday and said that Mr. Matandoor has called Mr. Senthil as anti-national when the latter had clearly mentioned that he was resigning from the post for personal reasons. By issuing such a statement, Mr. Matandoor has hurt the sentiments of Mr. Senthil who has worked sincerely for the development of the district in the last two years, said the MLC

MLA Sanjeeva has made serious allegations against Mr. Senthil without any proof. His statement has given a wrong impression about Mr. Senthil to the people, he  claimed.

Additionally, the MLC said that such statements have also demoralised IAS officers and other officials. Mr. Matandoor and other BJP activists were posting irresponsible statements against Mr. Senthil on the social media.

The MLC has sought criminal action against Mr. Matandoor, Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharath Shetty and other BJP leaders as well.