Senior BJP leader and the Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka on Thursday alleged that under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s rule Hindus in Karnataka were living in fear.
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Ashoka said “The Congress government is encouraging terrorist activities in Karnataka. The government led by CM Siddaramaiah had brought down the Hanuman flag. Hindus are living in fear under the rule of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and gang.”
He warned that if the Goonda Act is not enforced against those attacking individuals for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and if sedition charges are not filed, the BJP will take to the streets.
Following an incident where three youths were assaulted by a gang for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans on Wednesday, the BJP leader said, “I am cautioning the police department regarding this matter. We will set a deadline and commence protests from tomorrow after consulting state party president B.Y. Vijayendra.”