Stop hate politics in Mandya, Deve Gowda tells CM; threatens to stage protest outside CM's residence
Bengaluru: JD (S) Supremo HD Deve Gowda has threatened to protest on June 29 outside Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's house if the latter failed to stop the hate politics in KR Pet, in Mandya District.
The Rajya Sabha member and former Prime Minister said that he has not witnessed such a situation in the taluk in his 60 years of political life. “The minister in charge of Mandya is avenging the outcome of polls against H T Manju, a member of the JDS,” Gowda has alleged.
“Manju has taken permission from all concerned departments to open a quarry and stone crushing unit. Yet, the local political rivalry is preventing him from running his business. The concerned officials and representatives should be instructed to let Manju run his business as per law,” said Gowda, adding, “If the government fails to handle the matter transparently, I will have to stage a protest”.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
