A file photograph of former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa (centre) who says ‘he won’t maintain quiet every time Hindutva is in danger’.
| Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI
Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa clarified that his assertion on Muslim votes doesn’t contradict Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan — Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas.
Responding to a query at a media convention in Shivamogga on April 28, Mr. Eshwarappa mentioned he had at all times reiterated that ‘nationalist Muslims’ are with the BJP. “I will make this clear — we don’t want votes of anti-nationals, those raising slogans favouring Pakistan and engaged in violence against Hindus.”
Hindutva activist Harsha was murdered in Shivamogga. “Whenever Hindutva is at risk, I cannot keep quiet,” he mentioned.
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On Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s assertion likening Mr Modi to a venomous snake, Mr Eshwarappa mentioned, “I had never anticipated that Mr Kharge would stoop so low. I used to respect Mr Kharge for his seniority. But, by making an immoral comment on Mr Modi, he has lost the respect he commanded.”
Mr Eshwarappa mentioned BJP nationwide organizing secretary B.L. Santosh would meet representatives of various communities in Shivamogga on April 30. Union Home Minister Amit Shah would lead a street present in Shivamogga on May 3.
