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Mysuru:<\/strong> The Mysuru and Chamarajanagar District Vokkaligara Sangha has strongly condemned the use of abusive language against former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha by certain individuals with vested interests.<\/p>\n In a press release, Sangha General Secretary M.E. Chetan said that if such unconstitutional language and insults against Prathap Simha did not stop, the Sangha would be compelled to launch a protest.<\/p>\n The statement said certain people had publicly used vulgar language and made personal insults and defamatory remarks against Prathap Simha, describing the conduct as reprehensible. It also expressed concern over a case of caste-based abuse registered against him in T. Narasipur.<\/p>\n The Sangha said laws preventing caste-based humiliation, discrimination and atrocities were important for society. However, it said, misusing such laws for political gain would not bring dignity to anyone.<\/p>\n \u201cGenuine victims of caste atrocities must receive legal protection & such protection should never be weakened. At the same time, fair & lawful scrutiny must ensure that these laws are not misused,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n The Sangha said that in a democracy, every individual had the right to express political or social opinions and differences of opinion were natural. However, personal insults, abusive language, threats and unparliamentary behaviour should not be permitted.<\/p>\n It said allegations or criticism against any public figure should be expressed through lawful and constitutional means. Derogatory language that damage a person\u2019s dignity on public platforms, including social media, could create unnecessary tension in society.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n