Karnataka minister RV Deshpande | Photo Credit: Times Now

Bengaluru: Brazen arrogance of Karnataka Revenue Minister RV Deshpande was caught on camera after he was filmed throwing sports kits from a stage at national, state and district level athletes at a function where they were supposed to be felicitated. The incident took place on Wednesday in Karwar's Haliyal at an event where the minister was supposed to distribute the kits to athletes who had been successful at the national, state and district levels.

As per a Times of India report, the minister was in his home constituency in order to inaugurate the indoor stadium built by the PWD. Reportedly, he had to rush to someplace else and hence was in a hurry to wrap up the event. Following the inauguration of the stadium and speeches by the dignitaries at the event, Deshpande was supposed to distribute kits to the athletes.

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However, as each athlete was taking time to come up to the dais to receive their sports kits, Deshpande, who was reportedly visibly upset, decided to save some time. He asked the sports stars to line up near the stage and threw kits at them and asked them to catch it.

Meanwhile, the video showing the apparent high-handedness of the minister has gone viral on social media, with several netizens criticising the minister for his attitude. On the other hand, Deshpande has defended his actions, saying that an unnecessary controversy was being created. Speaking to the daily, the minister said, "They are all our boys and know me very well. Some people are trying to make a mountain out of a molehill."

