FIR against BJP MLA over provocative speech
Bengaluru: An FIR was filed against a BJP MLA on Friday for delivering a provocative speech in Belagavi.
Sanjay Patil had courted controversy after saying the polls are “not about roads and drinking water but about Hindu-Muslim incidents”.
“This election is not about roads, water or other issues. This election is about Hindus vs Muslims, Ram Mandir vs Babri Masjid.”
“Keeping a hand on my chest I say loudly, this is Bharat, this is the country of Hindus, and this is the country where (Lord) Ram was born. We are prepared to do anything to construct Ram mandir in Ayodhya,” he reportedly added.
A video of his remarks subsequently went viral on social media and evoked criticism from many quarters.
Patil is playing Hindutva card. He is not speaking about the developments because in last 10 years he did not take up any developmental works in his constituency, Laxmi Hebbalkar, Congress candidate, said.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
