Complaint filed with Governor over Minister's controversial statement on 'respectfully giving' to officials

A complaint has been filed with the Governor regarding Minister Shiva Lingegowda's controversial statement, 'It is your religion to give respectfully to officials.' The complaint, filed by social worker Dinesh Kallahalli, alleges that the statement encourages corruption. Kallahalli submitted the complaint to the Governor via email, urging a review under Article 14 of the Constitution and Sections 7, 8, and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The complaint also demands the removal of Shiva Lingegowda from his ministerial post.