Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party government of protecting the perpetrators of violence in the Mangalore moral policing incident, Janata Dal (Secular) floor leader in the Legislative Council M.C. Nanaiah on Monday said the obstruction of a discussion on the issue by BJP members bared the intentions of the party.
Addressing presspersons, Mr. Nanaiah alleged that the BJP government was trying to create disharmony in society. “The attack is an attempt by the Hindutva outfits to strengthen BJP’s base, which is losing its hold in the coastal belt,” he alleged.
The government was doing its best to bury the issue without allowing a debate in the Council. “Obstructing a debate is a well thought out, orchestrated attempt by the ruling party,” he remarked.
It was not possible for the government to conduct an impartial inquiry in to the issue as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was remote-controlling the government would not allow the government to do so, he alleged.
Noting the Saturday’s attack was the result of lenient stand taken by the Government on those involved in pub attack of Mangalore on January 24, 2009, he said: “Three persons involved in Amnesia pub attack are also reportedly involved in the attack. They have almost raped the women. Is this the way to protect the culture?”
The Hinudtva fronts have posed a challenge now, by warning of repeating such incidents, whether the BJP government was prepared to accept the challenge, he sought to know.
