BJP national president J.P. Nadda, who is on a visit to Belagavi district, on Tuesday set the tone for the party’s Lok Sabha poll battle by demanding an explanation from AICC president M. Mallikarjun Kharge about the the alleged incident of “pro-Pakistan” slogans raised in the Vidhana Soudha. He said: “It seems everything is free here, including terrorism.’‘
“The country expects an explanation by Mr. Kharge about pro-Pakistan slogans in the Vidhana Soudha,” Mr. Nadda said while addressing a public rally organised by the party in Chikkodi of Belagavi district. “Why do you support people who spread terror in the minds of the people? Are you in favour of India or Pakistan?’‘ Mr. Nadda sought to ask Mr. Kharge.
Accusing both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of “remaining silent” on the issue, he alleged that their silence had indicated that they were supporting the perpetrators.
