Jagadish Shenava booked for terming Kudroli as terrorist centre
Mangaluru, October 30: A case was lodged against Sangh Parivar leader Jagadish Shenava for accusing Kudroli as a terrorist centre.
In a recent protest held in front of the City Corporation, Jagadish Shenava termed Kudroli as a terrorist centre which attracted widespread criticism across all sections of the society. Leaders of various organizations and elders have decided to take up legal fight against the Sangh Parivar worker.
Following this, they have submitted a memorandum to the City Police Commissioner to take legal action against Shenava. Later, the memorandum was also sent to the Governor and the Chief Minister and Ministers. As a result, the case was registered at Barke police station against Shenava. Muslim leaders who visited the station demanded the officer to take immediate legal action against the Sangh Parivar worker, a press release stated.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
