‘Let Muslims live peacefully’: Only tall leader in BJP K’taka condemns hate campaigns against Muslims
Former Chief Minister Yediyurappa is the first BJP leader of his stature to publicly condemn the anti-Muslim campaigns being led by Hindutva outfits in the aftermath of the hijab controversy.
Bengaluru: Even as the Hindutva outfits in Karnataka are running campaigns targeting Muslims and Muslim-owned businesses, former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa said, “Let Muslims live peacefully and respectfully.”
Yediyurappa urged Hindutva outfits to stop activities like vandalizing, boycott etc. against Muslims. His message came a day after four alleged members of the fringe Sri Rama Sene were arrested in Dharwad for vandalising fruit carts belonging to Muslims.
The Print quoted Yediyurappa as saying “It is my desire to see Hindus and Muslims live together as children of one mother. If some miscreants are obstructing that, then the chief minister has already assured that action will be initiated.” He told this while talking to reporters on Monday.
He appealed “At least, henceforth, such unpleasant incidents shouldn’t take place and we should stay united,” he added. “I would also appeal to those indulging in such activities to stop.”
Former Chief Minister Yediyurappa is the first BJP leader of his stature to publicly condemn the anti-Muslim campaigns being led by Hindutva outfits in the aftermath of the hijab controversy. The report added.
Hindutva outfits are running anti-Muslim campaign first by calling a ban on hijab, then by calling for a ban on Muslim shops near temples, boycott of halal meat, Muslim fruit vendors, idols made by Muslim craftsman, and taxis and autos driven by Muslims. They have also demanded a crackdown on loudspeakers at mosques too.
