Karnataka Congress President D Okay Shivakumar on Saturday accused the Centre of ‘destabilising’ the youth motion, as he blamed it over the Delhi police questioning Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Srinivas B V, who’s within the forefront of coordinating COVID- 19 aid.
“Delhi police and the central authorities ought to know that Srinivas is likely one of the giants within the youth motion. Without any political energy his contribution and repair to the nation is lauded by the complete nation and the world media,” Shivakumar said. In a video statement, he said, we are proud of Srinivas, especially as he belongs to Karnataka, and that he knows him personally.
“..he (Srinivas) is a big asset to the nation, not only to the Congress party. I condemn the attitude of the central government, they are trying to destabilize the youth movement. Youth have to stand by him, he is not involved in political work, but is working for humanity,” he added.
Srinivas on Friday had mentioned the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch questioned him concerning the help being supplied by him to folks in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Delhi Police has mentioned the questioning has been achieved following a Delhi High Court order.
The excessive court docket had directed the police to conduct an inquiry into politicians concerned in distribution of COVID-19 medicines and different gadgets, and take steps for lodging of FIR in case of offence. Pledging the help of the Karnataka Congress to Srinivas, the KPCC President mentioned, we stand by him and help him within the commendable and onerous work he’s doing.
“We will stand by you Srinivas, dont fear, allow us to face.Jail, bail, assertion all is a part of our life..” he added.
An alumnus of National College in Basavanagudi, Srinivas hails from Shivamogga. He represented Karnataka in under-16 and under-19 cricket.
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