Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Acid test for Yeddyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister needs to quell Bajrangi hate mongers and ensure safety to minorities

Since leading the BJP to power for the first time in Karnataka, B. S. Yeddyurappa has faced a volley of accusations. Attack on churches is the latest in the list. The attack coincides with BJP’s 100 days celebration of power in Karnataka. It started in a church of Dakshina Kannada district and took little time to spread to neighbouring districts of Udupi & Chickamagalur. The attacks were triggered by Orissa incidents and the allegations of conversion. The peg for the attack was the alleged distribution of ‘Satya Darshini’, a write-up in which Hindu gods were shown in disrespect. Even Bangalore was not spared; two churches were attacked in India's IT capital; this, after Chief Minister, Yeddyurappa’s assurance of taking strict action to control the situation. In a span of a week, more than 22 churches were desecrated. According to the opposition party leaders Yeddyurappa has completely failed in his duties. Minorities in Karnataka continue to reel under threat.

The CM is under attack from opposition parties. R. V. Deshapande, KPCC President & a former Minister told B&E, “It was unfortunate that the BJP government failed in handling the situation. Bajrang Dal and VHP are trying to disturb the communal harmony in the peace loving state. Continuation of such a situation was sure to discourage prospective investors in the state.” Opposition leader Mallikarjuna Kharge too seconded Deshpande's views.


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.

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