MARGAO: Writer Datta Naik has filed for anticipatory bail before the Margao Session Court on Wednesday. The bail pleas will come up before the court on Thursday 9th January 2025.
Datta Damodar Naik professes himself as a “staunch atheist”
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Naik allegedly made the remarks against all temples and priests and in particular the Jevottam Mutt at Partagal
Regretting his choice of words, Naik said, “I could have avoided the word ‘loot’. What I wanted to mean was to extract money.
Speaking on a local TV channel, Naik had said that he does not donate a single paisa to temples, temples are looting money, while referring to priests at Partagal Mutt
Naik, who is a Margao based businessman, has been accused of allegedly hurting religious sentiments’.
Complaints were made by residents and religious organizations. Naik stood by his comments but acknowledged his word choice could have been better.
Satish Bhat of Poinguinim and a senior member of the Hindu Sanghatna accused Naik of using derogatory language against temples and hurting religious sentiments.
Acting on the complaint, Canacona police registered an offence and booked Datta Naik under Section 299 of BNS 2023.
