Bharatiya Janata Party State general secretary N. Ravikumar squarely blamed the alleged vote bank politics of the Opposition, particularly the Congress, for the flaring up of communal issues in Karnataka. He said that the party would back only issues that are supported by court orders and act against elements disrupting harmony.
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Karnataka, known for peaceful co-existence, is now witnessing communal conflicts on a daily basis. What is the reason for this?