Hijab row, ban on Muslim traders is part of BJP’s strategy to face polls without BSY’s blessings, alleges Vatal Nagaraj

Kannada protagonist and Chaluvali Vatal Paksha chief Vatal Nagaraj on Sunday claimed that the row over Hijab and ban on Muslim merchants from temple festivals in Karnataka was a part of the “BJP’s technique” to face the following Meeting polls within the State with out the blessings of former Chief Minister B..S. Yediyurappa.

Mr. Nagaraj, who held an indication in Mysuru on Sunday demanding a Authorities coverage on employment for Kannadigas and curbs on screening of non-Kannada motion pictures within the theatres, stated the ruling BJP in Karnataka was in no place to return to energy with out Mr. Yediyurappa on the helm. Therefore, the Hijab controversy and ban on Muslim merchants from jathres have been raked up for electoral dividends, he alleged.

Criticising the denial of employment to Muslim merchants as “anti-constitutional”, Mr. Nagaraj appealed to the organisations demanding the eviction of Muslim merchants from jathres to surrender their marketing campaign.

He additionally criticised the opposition from proper wing teams to the historic observe of conducting rituals within the title Tipu Sultan in Kollur Mookambika temple. The 18 ^th Century warrior king was a “hero”, whose contribution to the nation was immense, he stated whereas accusing the BJP of glorifying “falsehoods” and deceptive the general public.

Mr. Nagaraj additionally got here to the defence of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has turn out to be the goal of assault by BJP leaders. He stated the previous Chief Minister has already clarified that he had not proven any disrespect to the Seers and accused the BJP of conspiring in opposition to Mr. Siddaramaiah for political functions. He expressed hope that the Seers will perceive that the BJP was making an attempt to defame the Congress chief.

Mr. Nagaraj, who held an indication close to Sri Jayachamarendra Wadiyar circle, earlier generally known as Hardinge Circle, regretted that the State Authorities had ignored the woes of Kannadigas, who had been dealing with unemployment issues.

Contending that Kannadigas had been quick changing into a “minority” in their very own state, Mr. Nagaraj urged the State Authorities to provide you with a coverage that ensures employment for Kannadigas.

Complaining that Kannada movies had been “sidelined” in Karnataka at the price of non-Kannada movies, he urged the State Authorities to announce a coverage that places curbs on screening of non-Kannada movies in threatres throughout the State. Whereas the threatres in Karnataka had been flooded with non-Kannada movies, no Kannada movies had been screened in threatres of the neigbouring States.