Pamphlet reading ‘Can Buntas tolerate it if Shudras begin to rule us’ sparks controversy in DK
Mangaluru: In the final hours leading up to the Lok Sabha elections in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, a contentious pamphlet circulated by the 'Bunta Brigade' has stirred controversy.
Titled 'Appeal to Bunta voters to ensure victory of Brijesh Chowta of our community', the pamphlet urges members of the Bunta community to rally behind BJP candidate Captain Brijesh Chowta, raising concerns about potential domination by the "Shudra class".
The pamphlet highlights the historical rivalry between the Bunta and Billava communities, with Captain Brijesh Chowta representing the former and Padmaraj Pujari of the Congress representing the latter. The pamphlet speaks about the critical challenge BJP faces in securing votes from the Billava community, traditionally a stronghold of the Congress.
Drawing attention to the perceived threat of Shudra caste rule, the pamphlet questions whether the self-respecting Buntas can tolerate the rule of Shudras. It accuses Janardana Pujari, a former parliamentarian from the Billava community, of diminishing the influence of the Bunta society through his political and business endeavours.
The pamphlet calls for concerted efforts within the Bunta community to ensure the victory of their candidate, emphasising the importance of countering potential vote-buying tactics employed by rival parties.
It urges the Bunta community to mobilise its resources and influence to sway voters towards the BJP, warning against the repercussions of allowing a Shudra candidate to assume power.
The controversial content of the pamphlet has sparked condemnation, with many denouncing its divisive rhetoric and caste-based appeals.
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UP: Misled by GPS navigation, car falls into river from partially constructed bridge, 3 dead
Bareilly (UP), Nov 24: Three people died when their car fell into the Ramganga river from a partially constructed bridge here on Sunday, police said, adding that they suspect the driver was misled by its navigation system into taking the unsafe route.
The accident occurred around 10 am on the Khalpur-Dataganj road when the victims were travelling from Bareilly to Dataganj in the Badaun district, they said.
"Earlier this year, floods had caused the front portion of the bridge to collapse into the river, but this change had not been updated in the system," Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam said.
The driver was using a navigation system and did not realise that the bridge was unsafe, driving the car off the damaged section, the police said.
There were no safety barriers or warning signs on the approach to the damaged bridge, leading to the fatal accident, Shivam said.
Upon receiving information, police teams from Faridpur, Bareilly and Dataganj police station rushed to the spot. They recovered the vehicle and the bodies from the river, Shivam added.
The circle officer said that bodies had been sent for post-mortem. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) November 24, 2024
