No differences in Belagavi Congress: Eshwar Khandre
Belagavi, September 7: KPCC working president Eshwar Khandre said that “there is no problem in the Belagavi Congress. President and vice president of Belagavi PLD Bank were elected unanimously”.
Speaking at a joint press conference here on Friday, Khandre said that Mahadev Patil nad Bapu Sab Jamadar were unanimously elected for the PLD Bank president and vice president posts respectively. They had filed nomination papers for the positions. As no other candidates have filed nomination papers for the posts, they have elected unopposed for the positions, he said.
“There is no dissidence in Belagavi Congress. The differences cropped up regarding election of the president and vice president to the PLD Bank are sorted out amicably”, he said.
Everything is fine: Satish Jarkiholi
“We don’t have any factions. Interest of the Congress is important for us. For the interest of the party, we have sorted out all our differences following the direction from the party leadership. There is no strong decision. Everything is fine. We will face the Lok Sabha election together”, said former minister Satish Jarkiholi.
Dispute solved amicably: Hebbalkar
“There is nothing like ours and theirs. President and vice president for PLD bank were elected unanimously. The dispute is solved amicably. I will not react to the personal attacks. The God will see everything”, said MLA Lakshmi Hebbalkar.
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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."
