Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticized BJP leaders on Tuesday, accusing them of prioritizing political gains over the interests of the state. He emphasized that their actions are driven solely by politics, neglecting the needs of Karnataka’s citizens.
Referring to the controversy over T Narasipura town police inspector’s reported warning regarding the Ganesh idol procession, he said, “There should also be some fear towards police. What wrong did the police officer say? He only issued a warning using police language with the intention that no untoward incident should take place. “The Leader of the Opposition went there from here (Bengaluru), he also took the Maharaja (referring to the scion of the Mysuru Royal family and BJP MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar) onto the streets and protested in front of the police station…The Leader of the Opposition holds a constitutional position. “He (police inspector) has not done anything that should not be done. I will not let down. If any action has to be taken certainly we will take. Maintaining law and order is whose responsibility? They (BJP) are instigating the people, they should stop it.
But the BJP has brought the issue to the streets,” he said. I expect a more dignified approach from him,” he said. BJP somehow wants to create unrest in the state,” he said. The CM said that the BJP leaders should understand the state’s reputation was linked to the image of the country, and that it will affect India. “BJP leaders here are indulging in politics that could undermine the prime minister’s vision for the country,” he said.
Asking BJP leaders not to create any unrest as it would bring disrepute for the state and the country, he also tried to defend T Narasipura town police inspector, whose reported warning against bursting crackers in front of the mosque during the Ganesha idol procession has led to controversy and opposition’s protest. Referring to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and social media posts by BJP leaders demanding the inspector’s removal, Shivakumar accused the opposition leaders of instigating people.
