BJP MLA Renukacharya calls Muslims 'traitors', says will use their fund for welfare of Hindus
Davangere: Karnataka BJP MLA from Honnali in Davangere and Political advisor to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Renukacharya on Monday triggered controversy with a remark targeting the Muslim community.
The BJP MLA while addressing a pro-CAA rally in Davangere on Monday termed the Muslims as traitors and targeted the community and its interests questioning what the community does at the mosques. He further alleged that the mosques are being used as a place to collect and store weapons.
“There are a few traitors who sit in mosques and issue fatwas. What is there in mosques? Do you (referring to members of the Muslim community) pray there? Instead of praying, you collect weapons. Is this why you want a masjid? Is this why you want a mosque?” Renukacharya said.
Speaking further, the MLA asserted that he will not allocate funds for the welfare of the Muslim community and would instead use it in Hindu dominated areas.
“I will resort to such politics in my taluk (referring to his constituency of Honnali) where the money allotted for Muslims can be used for betterment of the Hindus and their welfare. I will put you (Muslims) in your place and show what politics is,” Renukacharya said.
Renukacharya, a MLA from Karnataka abusing Muslims at a pro CAA rally. Threatens to transfer all funds meant for Muslims to Hindus so "our people can prosper". Accuses the community of gathering weapons at mosques and not praying. pic.twitter.com/eLKlkcVxAC
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MediaOne TV Facebook page restored after block linked to ‘government request’
Kochi: The official Facebook page of Malayalam news channel MediaOne TV has been restored after being blocked without prior notice, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.
The channel was quoted by Maktoob as saying that the restriction was lifted automatically, with Meta Platforms informing it that the action had been taken following a “government request” which has now expired or been reversed.
The development came shortly after the channel approached the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of its page, terming it arbitrary and in violation of legal provisions and judicial precedents. The High Court had issued notice to Meta via email hours before the restriction was withdrawn.
In its petition, the channel said access to its Facebook page had been restricted for users in India without citing any specific content or alleged violation. It contended that while individual posts may be taken down under applicable a rule, blocking an entire page goes beyond the scope of such measures.
The incident followed an earlier action taken against the channel in 2022, when the Ministry of Information and transmitting prohibited it from transmitting. It cited national security concerns regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal of security clearance.
The Supreme Court of India in April 2023 set aside the ban, observing that national security claims cannot be made without substantive basis and that criticism of government policies does not render a media outlet anti-national.
