Kalburgi:
Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Thursday burnt a copy of Congress’ election manifesto and attacked the party’s proposal to ban Bajrang Dal if voted to power in Karnataka.
Describing the organization as a “patriotic organisation”, the former Deputy Chief Minister asked; How dare they (Congress) talk about banning Bajrang Dal.
In its manifesto for the May 10 assembly elections in Karnataka, the Congress said it is determined to take firm and decisive action against individuals and organizations promoting hatred between communities on the basis of caste and religion. “We believe that law and constitution are sacred and cannot be violated by individuals and organizations like Bajrang Dal, PFI or others, whether they are promoting enmity or hatred between majority or minority communities. Will take decisive action as per law including imposition of sanctions.” organization,” the Congress said in its manifesto.
Hitting out at the Congress, Eshwarappa termed it as “the manifesto of the Muslim League (of Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah).
The former state BJP chief said: “(KPCC president) DK Shivakumar says the entire Vokkaliga community is behind him and he will become the chief minister, (Congress leader) Siddaramaiah says the backward classes are with him, and he will become the chief minister”, alleging Both the leaders are trying to spread hatred between the communities.
Former minister Eshwarappa said, “We should first arrest Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah. Action should be taken against them.”
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