NEW DELHI (Sputnik) — Sedition charges against south Indian film actress and former Parliamentarian Ramya Spandana for her alleged anti-national remarks have prompted an outcry among her supporters and the general public alike in India. Ramya has been charged of sedition for "praising Pakistan" and "insulting Indian patriots."
Advocate Katnamane Vittala Gowda filed the charges at a court in Somwarpet of Karnataka. The hearing will commence on August 27.
Ramya, who had recently been to Pakistan to attend the first SAARC Young Parliamentarians Conference in Islamabad, had sought to contradict a statement made by the Defense Minister.
@divyaspandana "fear doesn't make us safer. it cuts off ties between countries, strengthing our isolation" #SYPC2016 pic.twitter.com/lAbuu9KksR
— YPF Pakistan (@ypfpakistan) 17 August 2016
"People there are just like us and there is no difference. They treated us very well," she said.
.@bhat_shriraj @narendramodi I don't hate Modi at all. I differ with him on issues. Pakistan treated us delegates very well & I said as is.
— Divya Spandana/Ramya (@divyaspandana) 20 August 2016
There were some sporadic protests against Ramya in Karnataka who refused to apologize for her remarks.
"Delusion arises from anger.Mind is bewildered by delusion.Reasoning is destroyed when mind is bewildered"- the Gita pic.twitter.com/Gcedc7XtQg
— Divya Spandana/Ramya (@divyaspandana) 21 August 2016
Nevertheless, Ramya garnered support from a section of leading social activists who have condemned the sedition charges.
Pakistan: Baloch leaders booked for 'talking good' about India
— Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) 23 August 2016
India: sedition charge on #Ramya for 'talking good' about Pak#NoDifference
