Belagavi: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the Congress Party did not have the clear stand on the statement made by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President Satish Jarakiholi on Hinduism.
Speaking to mediapersons in Raibag on Wednesday November 9, he said on the one hand Satish has refused to withdraw his statement and on the other hand KPCC President D. K. Shivakumar has said such statements are unacceptable. Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah has shirked away from this row. “I did not know why there was a lack of clarity in that party. Action must be taken against Satish if he fails to fall in line or else leaders must say they will vouch it. The Hindus are in majority. The century-old Party is behaving in such a manner to hurt the sentiments of Hindus. This shows the intentions of the Congress Party to keep the country in confusion and rule. Former AICC President Rahul Gandhi has been silent on this issue. He visits temples and offers pooja and indirectly supports such statements. This kind of dual stand is not good for the Congress Party.”
Asked about Satish’s offer to resign if his statement is wrong, Bommai said, “The Congress Leader must first explain on what basis he made the statement as it will become the evidence for his utterances. There will be many issues on the internet having both pro and anti versions. It was up to them what to take and what not. Those who are in public life must not hurt the sentiments of anyone and behave cautiously. “The Congress leaders’ statement that this is not a matter worth discussion is unjustifiable. What has been said in the media is wrong but now they are not ready to accept it. They will suffer in the coming days.”
