Coalition will continue in local bodies: Dr G. Parameshwar
Bengaluru, September 7: Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwar said that the coalition between the Congress and the JDS would continue in the local bodies.
Speaking to reporters after discussing with the ministers and Congress leaders at BDA office at Sadashivanagar in the city on Friday, Parameshwar said that the Congress has won majority local bodies in the recently held elections. But in some places, no party has got majority. So, both the parties have decided to go together in such local bodies, he said.
Since the Lok Sabha elections are fast approaching, all the Ministers were directed to go to their respective districts to listen to the problems of the people as many parts were under flood situation and some others have been facing drought. They were also asked to prepare for the Lok Sabha elections, he said.
KPCC president Dinesh Gundu Rao, Ministers D.K. Shivakumar, Zameer Ahmed Khan, Shivanand Patil, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyanka Kharge and others were present.
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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."
