Ballari: Veteran Novelist kum veerabhadrappa Revealed that he has received threats to his life, the latest coming on Thursday via a letter that was mailed to his residence. kumviThe author, as the author is popularly known, has been supportive of the Muslim community on issues such as the hijab ban and boycott of Halal meat and Muslim mango vendors.
He said the two-page letter was sent by normal post. Bhadravati Apart from the author in Shivamogga district, it also warns CM Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy And says he should “prepare for his funeral” to support Muslims. Kumvi said that he would not accept the security even if the government provided it.
“I had also received some threatening calls and I asked the callers to read some books,” the author said. “The call lasted five to 22 minutes. Only cowards engage in acts like this.”
He said that he is a staunch follower of the 12th century Sharan philosophy. He said, “I believe that his words ‘Maranve Mahanavami’ (death is a festival) and the words ‘Nalle Bappudu Namginde Barali…
He was disappointed with other writers who have kept silence against the “fascist forces”. He said, “For any writer, the health of society is more important than his life. Ironically, I am getting more support from non-literary people.”
Asked why he would deny security if offered, Kumvi said: “How can I expect protection from the government when the home minister himself is dividing society on religion. The ruler is openly right-winged. Supporting groups and systematically inciting violence. This is not good. A sign of democracy.”
He said the two-page letter was sent by normal post. Bhadravati Apart from the author in Shivamogga district, it also warns CM Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy And says he should “prepare for his funeral” to support Muslims. Kumvi said that he would not accept the security even if the government provided it.
“I had also received some threatening calls and I asked the callers to read some books,” the author said. “The call lasted five to 22 minutes. Only cowards engage in acts like this.”
He said that he is a staunch follower of the 12th century Sharan philosophy. He said, “I believe that his words ‘Maranve Mahanavami’ (death is a festival) and the words ‘Nalle Bappudu Namginde Barali…
He was disappointed with other writers who have kept silence against the “fascist forces”. He said, “For any writer, the health of society is more important than his life. Ironically, I am getting more support from non-literary people.”
Asked why he would deny security if offered, Kumvi said: “How can I expect protection from the government when the home minister himself is dividing society on religion. The ruler is openly right-winged. Supporting groups and systematically inciting violence. This is not good. A sign of democracy.”