Karnataka leadership change issue can’t be discussed publicly: Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi/Bengaluru (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the issue of leadership change in Karnataka is not something to be discussed publicly.
Kharge, who arrived in Delhi to take part in the constitution day celebration on November 26, told reporters: "This is not a subject to be discussed here and that too in public. I have specially come here to attend an event related to Constitution Day on November 26. I have invitation for the event. After attending the event, I have review meetings to attend, after which I will proceed further.”
Asked about his possible meeting with Rahul Gandhi, the opposition leader in the Rajya Sabha said, “You all know that the president does not discuss anywhere else. If meeting takes place, we will discuss.”
Before his departure, Kharge was accompanied by the Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to the Bengaluru Airport in his car.
The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
There were speculations of an alleged "power-sharing" agreement reached between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, after the Congress returned to power in the state in 2023.
However, Siddaramaiah recently asserted that he will remain Chief Minister for the full five years’ term and would continue to present the state budgets in future.
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Karnataka's Bill against Hate Speeches conspiracy against Hindutva activists: Pramod Muthalik
Davanagere: Sri Rama Sene national president Pramod Muthalik has accused the state government of using the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to target Hindus and to suppress Hindutva organisations and their leaders.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Muthalik said the Sene opposes the Bill. According to him, the government is bringing this legislation only to appease Muslim voters while selectively targeting Hindu voices.
He questioned whether it is wrong to speak against cow slaughter when the ban is already in force but violations still occur in many places. “Is it wrong to raise awareness among Hindus about love jihad? Is it wrong to oppose illegal construction of churches, mosques or encroachments on cremation grounds? Is objecting to religious conversions wrong?” he asked.
Muthalik alleged that the Bill attempts to silence anyone who questions or protests such issues. He said the move goes against the spirit of the Constitution framed by Dr B.R. Ambedkar and is aimed at weakening the Hindu community.
He urged BJP and JD(S) MLAs to strongly oppose the Bill in the upcoming session and ensure it does not get passed. The organisation will submit memorandums to all legislators and mount pressure, he added.
During the press meet, Muthalik tore copies of the Bill in protest. Leaders of Sri Rama Sene including Parashuram Nadavinamani, Yashavanth, Sridhar and Madhu were present.
