After three DCM demand, another Congress leaders demands six DCMs in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Senior Congress legislator in Karnataka, Basavaraj Rayareddy, has extended his support to Minister KN Rajanna's proposal for the appointment of three new Deputy Chief Ministers (DCMs) in the state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a press statement on Saturday, Rayareddy not only endorsed the demand but also suggested increasing the number of new DCMs to six.
Rayareddy addressed reporters, stating, "Minister Rajanna has made an appropriate demand, and I fully endorse it. Given that the Congress party represents and supports all religions and castes, I propose that Karnataka appoint six new Deputy Chief Ministers before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections."
He emphasized that such a move would ensure not only representation for various religions and castes but also equitable representation for different zones within Karnataka. Rayareddy further explained that party leaders believe creating additional DCM positions could increase the party's chances of winning a greater number of Lok Sabha seats.
"I believe that instead of limiting the number to just three new Deputy Chief Ministers, we should consider appointing six Deputy Chief Ministers to achieve our goals," concluded Rayareddy.
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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."
