Jain Sri Gunadhar Nandi maharaj, who had expressed dismay over State Government’s response to the murder of Jain monk Sri Kamakumar Nandi maharaj in Belagavi district and threatened to launch a fast unto death seeking justice, on Monday said that, being follower of non-violence, he would pardon those who killed the monk.
Speaking to mediapersons after meeting Home Minister G. Parameshwara at his ashram at Varur, on the outskirts of Hubballi, on Monday July 10, Sri Gunadhar Nandi maharaj said he was withdrawing his decision on fasting unto death in the wake of assurance of justice by Home Minister G. Parameshwara.
“Irrespective of political parties, all have condemned the brutal killing of the Jain monk. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar too have spoken to me, and assured of requisite action. This will not become a political fight, as all the parties have stood with the community. In fact, all the parties have extended assistance. Mr. Siddaramaiah had extended assistance for laying a road leading to the mutt,” he said.
