During a public speech, BJP MLC N Ravikumar communalised the role of a Muslim IAS officer, saying, “I don’t know whether the Kalaburagi DC has come from Pakistan or is an IAS officer here… It seems like the DC has indeed come from Pakistan.” His remarks targeted IAS officer Fouzia Taranum. Following this, an FIR was registered against him, and the Karnataka IAS Officers’ Association condemned his statement.