Unnao: BJP slam's Congress' 'hatred of unapologetic-Hindus' after K'taka-president's comment
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A political war has erupted in poll-bound Karnataka after state Congress President Dinesh Gundu Rao called for beating UP CM Yogi Adityanath with slippers. "If Adityanath had any decency he would have resigned by now," Rao said, referring to the Unnao rape. By that logic, what should the CM of Karnataka be beaten with, considering it had registered 3,857 rapes, BJP asked.
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'If Adityanath had any decency, he'd have resigned by now'
Commenting on the incident, Rao said, "Yogi Adityanath is a disgrace to Indian politics, he is unfit to be the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh." Rao added the UP CM should be beaten with slippers.
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In response, the Karnataka BJP lashed out. "Your love for Muslims must not translate to hatred for Hindu saints," it addressed Rao, adding he insulted the Hindu-Vokkaligas of Karnataka who "hold (Adityanath) in high regard." His statements showed "Cong's deep hatred of saffron & anyone who is an unapologetic Hindu," and its "disregard for rule of law." "EC must register a case under IPC-153A."
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BJP issues a series of tweets slamming Rao
Dinesh Gundu Rao said Yogi Adityanath must be beaten with chappals
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) April 14, 2018
There were 3857 rapes in K'taka under @siddaramaiah. Going by the same logic, what Siddu must be beaten with Mr. Dinesh Gundu Rao?
Yogi is a revered saint of Natha parampare. Mind your tongue, ದಿಕ್ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಗುಲಾಮ! pic.twitter.com/J3M6BGbmaM
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