RSS and Nazi are both same, no difference between the two: HD Kumaraswamy
Says, won't be cowed down by threats
Bengaluru, Jan 25: Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday alleged right wing organisations were behind an unsigned threat letter naming him among others and said he can't be cowed down by such threats.
"I will not stay quiet because of such threats. I know who is behind it. Those belonging to BJP linked organisations speak about terror activities of other community, while there are terrorists within. Very carefully they conduct their activities," he said.
Speaking to reporters here, Kumaraswamy said he would not be cowed down by such threats by right wing outfits.
"RSS was started along with Nazi activities in Germany and there was no difference between them...I'm telling this to RSS and VHP directly.
"The country was in troubled times with unemployment and poverty, use your time and energy into it, instead of threatening to kill someone...," he added.
Pointing out that those close to him had advised not to take threat lightly, he said, "...if they try to cause any danger to me, they will turn into ashes."
The threats that Kumaraswamy referred were following the surfacing of an unsigned threat letter with a list of 15 famous personalities including him, actors Prakash Raj and Chetan, Lingayat SeerNijagunananda Swami among others.
The threat was reportedly posted to the Seer's ashram in Belagavi.
Karnataka Home minister Basavaraj Bommai asked Kumaraswamy to share details about the threat to enable police to investigate it.
"I got to know about the death threat to former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. We have given him the security that a former Chief Minister gets- which is Z category...If he gives details about the threat to police officials, we will get it investigated and help us provide extra security," he added.
Meanwhile, hitting out at state Health Minister B Sriramulu for asking him to leave the country, who accused him of developing a liking towards Pakistan, Kumaraswamy said: "...Why should I go to Pakistan, they (BJP) get votes by singing bhajans on Pakistan."
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Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup? It's quite grey right now, says Aus head coach
Melbourne (PTI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins' chances of playing at next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka are "quite grey at the moment" as he battles a back stress issue that has affected his participation in the ongoing Ashes series against England.
Cummins returned to play the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after missing the opening two matches, picking up six wickets to help Australia clinch the series 3-0.
However, the Australian Test and ODI skipper will take no further part in the series and even his participation at the T20 World Cup is also uncertain. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh is Australia's T20I captain.
"Looking forward to the World Cup, whether he will be there or not, I can't really say. It's quite grey at the moment. We're hopeful," head coach Andrew McDonald was quoted as saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'.
The fast bowler was diagnosed with a lumbar stress reaction during Australia's tour of the West Indies in July. He underwent rehabilitation before being cleared for a carefully managed return in Adelaide.
"He's pulled up fine. He won't play any part in the rest of the series and that was a discussion that we had a long time out around his return," McDonald said.
"We were taking on some risk and people that reported on that would understand the risk associated with that rebuild. We've now won the series and that was the goal.
"So, to position him for further risk and jeopardise him long-term is not something that we want to do and Pat's really comfortable with that," he added.
The T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka with the summit clash set for March 8.
Australia's first match is on February 11 against Ireland at Colombo. Although Cummins captains the Test and ODI teams, all-rounder Mitch Marsh leads Australia in the shortest format.
