Former Minister Okay. S. Eshwarappa talking on the Vijay Sankalp Yatra at Kavoor in Mangaluru on March 12, 2023.
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Senior BJP leader Okay. S. Eshwarappa on March 13 stated loudspeakers used for ‘Azaan’ (Muslim name for prayer) disturb individuals, particularly college students who research for examinations and sufferers in hospitals.
He was responding to a question on his feedback on Azaan made through the occasion’s Vijay Sankalp Yatra on March 12 at Shantinagar, which has gone viral on social media.
“Will Allah listen only if the prayers are given through loudspeakers,” the previous Minister had requested, talking at a rally.
“I have not shown disrespect to any religion by my statement,” Mr. Eshwarappa instructed reporters right here.
He additional stated leaders of the Muslim group ought to ponder the difficulty and take an applicable resolution.
The former Minister additionally stated his occasion desires solely votes of Muslim nationalists within the coming Assembly elections.
“The BJP had never stated that they do not want the votes of Muslims. We want the votes of Muslims who are nationalists,” he stated.
On the corruption fees being levelled towards the BJP, Mr. Eshwarappa stated the Congress is attempting to cover their very own corrupt offers through the earlier authorities.
About the reception organized by BJP employees to occasion MLA Madal Virupakshappa after he acquired bail in a bribery case, Mr. Eshwarappa stated he doesn’t approve of such actions by occasion employees.
“The Congress leaders, who’re criticising this, had no qualms after they gave a rousing reception to D. Okay. Shivakumar when he acquired bail,” he stated.
Mr. Eshwarappa expressed confidence that the BJP will emerge victorious within the coming elections. “The candidates will be finalised by the party leadership”, he added.
