Yatnal not just a joker, but mentally ill: Minister Eshwar Khandre
Bidar: Forest, Environment, and Ecology Minister, and District In-charge Minister Eshwar Khandre, launched a scathing attack on BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about cultural icon Basavanna.
“He is not only a joker, but mentally ill and should consult a mental doctor,” Khandre said addressing a press conference in Bidar on Sunday.
The Minister stated that, Yatnal’s remarks ‘Basavanna committed suicide by jumping off a tree,’ is a despicable act to say that he is a coward. He complained that Yatnal made such a statement about Basavanna to please the RSS.
“Yatnal has made such a statement because he has acquired a great intellect during the time of destruction. Basava devotees will give the right response to this. Protesting for personal greed, internal party disputes and selfishness is all a drama. The BJP, which is seeking Basavanna's votes, is sitting quietly as if saying 'Maunam Sammati Lakshanam' (silence means consent). Even though he has made derogatory statements about Basavanna, they(BJP) are not speaking, Basava devotees are hurt and have demanded that the BJP should answer this,” he stated.
He also alleged that the BJP is not at all concerned even though Basavanna was insulted. He said, “It looks as if they(BJP) have released Yatnal to insult Basavanna. In this regard, I will speak to CM Siddaramaiah and insist that a case be registered and action be taken against the leader.”
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
