Chikkamagaluru/ Hassan: BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel claimed that some groups were involved in the attack on BJP leaders in Bantwal.
Speaking to the media here on Thursday he said, “I do not comment on anyone or any particular group. It is not an isolated incident as there was no personal enmity. The incident appears to be a planned one. It was an attempt to murder. I appeal to the state government to direct the police department to investigate the matter and bring all those involved in the attack into the books. Miscreants, irrespective of their affiliations, must be arrested.”
Speaking on the assembly by-election, Kateel said, “BJP has a comfortable 117 seats to run the government. We’re not worried about the by-election. Moreover, we don’t have any understanding with any political parties in the election.”
‘DKS should verify his previous statements’
BJP national general secretary CT Ravi on Thursday slammed KPCC chief DK Shivakumar and asked him to check his earlier statements about RR Nagar BJP candidate Munirathna.
Ravi said, “DK Shivakumar verbally attacked Munirathna while campaigning. The Congress leaders’ double-standard has been exposed by their statements.”
“According to Congress leaders, Munirathana was a good Congressman during the 2018 election. Now he has joined BJP and has become a criminal in their eyes. Shivakumar had praised Munirathna in 2018. If he has doubts, he should check his earlier statements,” Ravi added.
“Why did Shivakumar rush to Mumbai when Munirathana and others stayed in a private hotel after expressing displeasure over their leadership? Shivakumar performed drama on the streets in Mumbai. Former CM Siddaramaiah promised a cabinet berth to Munirathna but didn’t give it to him. Now he is blaming Munirathna for political mileage,” Ravi said.
Meanwhile in Hassan, former minister H D Revanna has alleged that BJP and Congress have tied up to take on JD(S) in the Sira by-election. “Congress is indirectly helping BJP in the governance, and it is its leaders who are responsible for BJP to get power. The association continues in Sira by-election too,” he said, adding: “To get to the helm of affairs in Hassan CMC, BJP has indulged in corrupt practices. The member who is set to become CMC president had contested the elections by producing a false caste certificate. We will move the court in this regard .”