Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa
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- Karnataka Rural Development Minister KS Eshwarappa has accused ‘Muslim goons’ of murder
- Eshwarappa also accused Karnataka Congress chief of inciting murder with hijab remarks
- 23-year-old Bajrang Dal worker was allegedly stabbed to death
Bajrang Dal worker killed in Karnataka: A game of accusation and counter-accusation has started in the political corridors regarding the death of a Bajrang Dal worker in Bharti Colony, a town about 250 km from Bangalore. A 23-year-old Bajrang Dal worker was allegedly stabbed to death. Harsha was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Sunday night at Ravi Verma Gali in Bharti Colony.
Karnataka Rural Development Minister KS Eshwarappa launched a direct attack on a particular community, saying, “Muslim goons have killed them. It has never happened that Muslims wag their tails in Shimoga. But because DK Shivakumar recently said That the national flag was removed and the saffron flag was there.” Was hoisted, his provocative statement has encouraged the Muslim goons. This hooliganism will not be tolerated,” Eshwarappa said.
Eshwarappa also accused Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar of inciting the murder with his remarks made at the peak of the hijab protest.
After the incident, some supporters of the deceased came out on the streets and vented their anger. Television footage showed them pelting stones but it was not clear what their target was.
Responding to the incident, CM Basavaraj Bommai said, “Yesterday one Harsh was stabbed to death. During the investigation that started last night, some leads have been found in the incident.”
Congress leader Siddaramaiah also condemned the incident and said, “I condemn this incident. It happened in the district from where the Home Minister and CM come. The culprit should be hanged. I condemn the resignation of the state home minister.” I demand.”
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