Bengaluru: Following BJP MLA G Somashekar Reddy’s controversial statement yesterday, when he threatened those who would protest against the amended Citizenship Act, a delegation from the Congress party filed a police complaint against the legislator on January 4.
The delegation comprised CLP leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah, former KPCC Dinesh Gundu Rao, MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan and other Congress leaders.
It can be recalled that on Friday, January 3, Reddy had reportedly tried to discourage the Muslim community from protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, by saying that there would be consequences for their actions.
While addressing a gathering in the state, he had “cautioned” those protesting against the CAA saying, “We are 80 per cent and you (Muslims) are 18 per cent. Imagine what will happen if we take charge.”
He then told them to “beware of the majority when you live in this country”. Quoting the Australian Prime Minister as an example, he had said, “If you want to live in this country, you will have to follow the traditions.”
His statements sparked outrage with many from the Opposition criticising and condemning him.
(With inputs from ANI)
