Kerala CM Confirms Another Woman Under 50 Years of Age Prayed at Sabarimala, takes dig at BJP & RSS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4: Taking a dig at BJP and the RSS, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Friday asked why they had not called for a hartal after one more woman offered prayers at Sabarimala.
He alleged that the Sangh Parivar forces were trying to destroy the peace and unity in the state to project a picture of Kerala boiling with issues.
"They called for a hartal and unleashed violence when two women entered the shrine. Now one more woman has gone there.
Why have they not called for a hartal?," Vijayan asked adding that more women may enter the shrine and sought to know whether these organisations would call for a hartal every time this occurred.
Vijayan, while speaking after inaugurating a party office near here, also said that some (Sangh Parivar) leaders had claimed that they would commit suicide if a woman enters the shrine.
"We don't want anyone to commit suicide. They are making fun of themselves," Chief Minister said.
Vijayan said that people who want to protect the progressive values in the state are in the majority.
"The state thinks that way. The state wants to move forward in the way of development. Any efforts to drag it back cannot be allowed," he said.
Vijayan also said that people must "isolate" all those forces which try to disrupt the state's peace and unity.
"The Sangh Parivar has been attacking CPI offices across the state.
Be it the CPI, the CPI(M) or the LDF,they all exist to protect secularism and progressive mentality of the state.
They are trying to destroy these values. They are trying to destroy those protectors," Vijayan said.
Kerala was not going to 'tremble' at such threats, especially when the Left organisations have already dealt with them (threats) in the past, the Chief Minister said.
"We faced the worst floods in 100 years. We are trying to rebuild our state. A rejuvenated Kerala...a new Kerala.We need that unity which we showcased during floods," he said.
They (Sangh Parivar) are trying to destroy that. Do not fall for their tricks", he said.
Kerala has been on the boil since Wednesday afternoon after two women of menstrual age entered the hilltop shrine.
Widespread violence marred the state in the hartal called by right-wing groups on Thursday
So far 1,718 people have been arrested in connection with the violence in the last two days and 1,108 cases registered till this evening.
As many as 1,009 people have been taken into preventive custody.
In the violence, 174 people, including 132 police personnel and 10 media persons were injured.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
