BJP Leader K.S Eshwarappa stirs controversy amid Shivamogga tension
Shivamogga: The atmosphere in Shivamogga remains tense after recent violent incidents, and amidst this tension, former Minister and Senior BJP leader K.S Eshwarappa sparked controversy during a press conference earlier today. Eshwarappa made provocative statements, stating that "Hindus also can respond to the swords by picking up swords."
Addressing the press at the district BJP office, Eshwarappa accused the Congress government of acting like "slaves of Muslims" and claimed that the recent violence in the district was well-planned. He questioned the government's inaction despite the visible display of swords during processions, warning the Chief Minister, Home Minister, and the Muslim community.
"The ruckus in Shivamogga was organized and planned. They carry talwars (swords) in their hands during processions. Whom are they trying to warn, the Hindus? The Police are fearing the government. Hindus also know to respond using swords to swords," Eshwarappa stated, criticizing the government's handling of the situation.
He further alleged a bias in the police's response, claiming stones were only thrown at Hindu houses, not Muslim ones. Eshwarappa accused the police of allowing processions to continue beyond the permitted time and demanded accountability from the government.
"If the Hindus in Shivamogga decide to take a stand, will the Muslim community continue to exist there? Does the Congress government and police department exist solely for the protection of Muslims? Shouldn't they also provide protection to Hindus?" he questioned, calling for the resignation of the Minister of Home Affairs.
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
