JP Nadda issues statement condemning Belagavi incident, netizens ask "What about Manipur?"
Users school CT Ravi for sharing Nadda's statement and not his own despite being from Karnataka
Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Friday issued a statement expressing condemnation for the appalling incident involving a tribal woman who was paraded naked in Belagavi, Karnataka. Nadda strongly condemned the incident and attributed the rise in such heinous crimes, particularly against women, to the governance of the Congress party in the state.
According to Nadda, this incident highlights the irresponsible behavior of the Congress government in Karnataka when it comes to addressing and preventing such crimes. To delve into the matter further, Nadda has formed a five-member fact-finding committee that will visit the site of the incident and subsequently submit its report to the party's national president.
The committee comprises four Members of Parliament - Arpita Sarangi, Sunita Duggal, Locket Chatterjee, Ranjeeta Koli - and the party's national secretary, Dr. Asha Lakra.
Former Karnataka Minister and the party's national secretary, CT Ravi, shared the statement on social media. However, this move was met with criticism from netizens who questioned the selective outrage exhibited by Nadda and BJP leaders. Specifically, they pointed out the absence of similar statements or condemnations for a comparable incident in Manipur.
Netizens raised concerns whether the silence from BJP leaders was due to the victim's Christian identity or because the BJP was in power in Manipur. This led to accusations of selective condemnation and politicization of incidents based on political affiliations.
Critics also reminded Nadda and CT Ravi that the Congress government in Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, took timely action and implemented measures following the incident. They contrasted this with the BJP's response during a similar incident in Manipur under its governance, where the party remained silent and inactive.
Furthermore, social media users questioned CT Ravi's delayed response to the incident, emphasizing that he only posted a tweet after the national president issued a statement, especially given Ravi's connection to Karnataka.
Our National President Shri @JPNadda Ji has strongly condemned the shocking incident of parading a naked Tribal Woman in Belagavi, Karnataka.
— C T Ravi 🇮🇳 ಸಿ ಟಿ ರವಿ (@CTRavi_BJP) December 15, 2023
Shri Nadda Ji has further constituted a five-member fact-finding committee to visit the incident site in CONgress ruled Karnataka and… pic.twitter.com/9Z9rHC7QBa
Very good why not manipur?
— mahanthesh (@mhntshs) December 15, 2023
Karnataka goverment leaded by siddaramaiha ji had taken immediate action according to law
— Vijay Kumar (@cvijaykumar349) December 15, 2023
Nadda ji it's a late reaction
ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮತ್ತು ವಿರೋಧ ಪಕ್ಷದ ನಾಯಕರು ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ 🤦
— 🚩ವಿಘ್ನೇಶ್ವರ 🚩 🔥 ಸಭ್ಯಸ್ಥ 🔥 (@nanna_kannada) December 15, 2023
He didn't cry when women are being gang raped in Manipur.. oh wait because they were Christians.. is that why??
— Godseravana (@GodseRaavan) December 15, 2023
what abt manipur
— Tiger 3 (@tigerisback123) December 15, 2023
Manipur is burning since several months. Your Nadda won't raise his voice!. Karnataka where immediately Govt took appropriate action on the incident is problem for you.
— 🇮🇳 ವೆಂಕಟರಾಮು ವ /V VENKATARAMU (@vvenkataramu) December 15, 2023
We r all soooo blessed for being captive voters of bjp....after ur national prez raises an issue u folks wake up.namage bekittu idu.namma karma ashte
— Ashtweet (@Ashtweet13) December 15, 2023
Loafer Chi Thu Ravi..
— Vivek Harale (@viveksips) December 15, 2023
What was your party doing during Manipur & Ujjain incident.
Don't smoke weed & tweet..
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London, Nov 22: A bomb disposal squad deployed as a “precaution” to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport concluded an investigation into a "security incident" on Friday after making a “suspect package” safe.
The South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow, which was briefly shut owing to the incident reopened following the incident.
The Gatwick is around 45 km south of London.
Two people detained during the enquiries have since been allowed to continue their journey as the airport was opened.
“Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect package at Gatwick Airport. Officers from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team made the package safe, and the airport has been handed back to its operator,” Sussex Police said in an updated statement.
“Two people detained while enquiries were ongoing have subsequently been allowed to continue their journeys. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to assist with passengers accessing the South Terminal for onward travel,” the statement added.
Earlier on Friday, the incident caused severe disruption at the busy airport’s South Terminal, while the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport remained unaffected.
“Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20 am on Friday (November 22) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,” a Sussex Police statement said.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible,” it said.
Footage on social media taken outside the airport showed crowds of frustrated travellers being moved away from the terminal building.
Gatwick said it was working hard to resolve the issue.
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the airport said in a social media post.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Train and bus services that serve the airport were also impacted while the police carried out their inquiries.
In an unrelated incident in south London on Friday morning, the US Embassy area in Nine Elms by the River Thames was the scene of a controlled explosion by Scotland Yard dealing with what they believe may have been a “hoax device”.
“We can confirm the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a post on X.
“Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device. An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down,” it added.
