1. BJP to hold protests across Karnataka on the murder of Neha Hiremath in Hubballi. The BJP has called it a case of “love jihad” and has been calling it as testimony of breakdown of law and order. Meanwhile, Muslims have closed down their businesses in Hubballi Dharwad today and have organised a silent procession in support of Neha Hiremath. BJP State president B Y Vijayendra to participate in the protest in Mysuru.
2. Some Hindutva activists allegedly beat up a truck driver suspecting him to be a cattle smuggler in Belagavi on Sunday night. The young men stopped the truck near the Suvarna Soudha. They got into an argument with the driver. The victim suffered injuries when a mob of around 50 youth beat him up. Police rescued the driver and rushed him to a hospital.
3. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is campaigning in Shivamogga and Hassan. JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to hold campaign rallies in Nagamangala and Saligrama in Mandya Lok Sabha constituency.
