Let them arrest me if they have guts, challenges Renukacharya
‘I am ready to violate law’
Bengaluru, November 22: BJP MLA MP Renukacharya said that the “people are not getting sand for construction of Ashraya houses and toilets. Even the government works are not getting sand. So, the state government should take steps to provide sand”.
Speaking at the BJP legislature party office at Vidhana Soudha here on Thursday, he said that “I lift the sand every day. No one has asked me why? I will start fight from Monday along with the people. If they have guts, let them arrest me. After JDS-Congress coalition government came to power, people in Honnali are not getting the sand. More than 6-7 thousand of Ashraya houses are incomplete and people are suffering. After I have become the MLA, I have directed the officers to give one load of tractor sand at Rs 1,800. But the district administration is not taking note of it. Instead of those who transport sand illegally, the police have been booking cases against the people who bring sand on motorbikes”, he alleged.
When he objected against filing cases against people, they said it was law. Hundreds of poor people filled sand with bullock carts as part of their protest, police have booked them too which is not right. District Minister has not spoken to him even for courtesy sake. At least, he has not made any efforts to understand the problem. So, he was ready to violate the law and ask people to revolt, he said.
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Report on Sambhal mosque survey likely to be submitted to local court; security tight in district
Sambhal(UP) (PTI): Security was stepped up across the district ahead of Friday prayers and the likely submission of a report on the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here by the court-appointed ASI team following claims that a temple once stood at the spot.
Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site.
Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said security measures have been reinforced at sensitive religious sites in the area and around the court in Chandausi.
The lawyer for the Hindu side, Gopal Sharma, said the court hearing on Friday will see the plaintiff's side present their reply, and the court commissioner is expected to submit the findings from the survey conducted on the disputed site.
"Our further action will be determined after the survey report is reviewed," Sharma said.
Shakeel Ahmed Warsi, the lawyer representing the Muslim side, said they are fully prepared to present their case.
"We have all the necessary evidence, and we will first request a copy of the survey report before strongly presenting our side in court," Warsi stated.
Violence erupted on November 24 as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with security personnel, leading to stone pelting and arson. Four people died and scores of others were injured in the violence.
The situation remains tense, and local authorities are closely monitoring the developments to maintain peace and order.
