Bengaluru, June 26 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday defended the registration of an FIR against the Karnataka BJP for its controversial post on 'X' targeting former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying the action was taken in response to complaints.

The FIR was registered after the BJP's post attempted to malign the image of Indira Gandhi, which triggered objections from Congress workers and supporters.

Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said, "FIRs are registered based on certain complaints or suo moto if there are some things which generate animosity among people. In this case, if someone tries to malign the leader who served the country for many years and considers the positive development during that time, natu...