Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Apr 8: “The hijab controversy that started from the city has spread all over the country. Discussion on this started first in Pakistan and Muslim majority nations than India. That community has to think whether this was required. Today it has spread to business,” said Shobha Karandlaje, union minister.
Shobha further said, “We wish that the people belonging to all religions live unitedly. Those who break the law in the name of religion should be punished severely. Organizations which use financially poor people of their religion and break the society should think on this matter."
“Al Qaeda supported Muskan. A thorough investigation is to be done into the background of Muskan. Which organization is behind this? Now NIA is investigating Harsha murder case. His murder took place as a continuation of Hijab issue. Further, police were threatened with rods, machetes and swords on the streets of Shivamogga. Inquiry will be held into all these offences.”
Responding to a statement of former CM Siddaramaiah that RSS was responsible for the statement given by Al Qaeda, Shobha said, “Siddaramiah is a responsible politician. In the Constitution of India, the leader of the opposition carries the same responsibility as that of chief minister. A leader of his calibre compares the statement sent by terrorist who is in the hit list of interpol with RSS. Congress should send Siddaramiah to Nimhans, then only it can survive. Otherwise it will get decimated.”
Reacting to Atmashuddi statement from Surjewala, Shobha said, “Congress should clear its conscience. Congress is already decimated in the country. In Karnataka, it is breathing faintly. Their leaders are trying to finish the party off. Let Congress high command clarify its stand on Siddaramiah, who holds a responsible position.”
Answering query of scribes on contradictory statement given by home minister Araga Jnanendra on murder of Chandu, Shobha said, “Those who are holding responsible position should speak after knowing the matter. He has already tendered an apology. Will Siddaramiah do that? Will Siddaramiah support the message sent by Al Qaeda? Will Congress support the statement given by Siddaramaiah? This needs to be discussed.”
Shobha refused to give any statement regarding her name doing the rounds for the post of BJP state president. She said that she does not have any expectations and that she is happy as a minister.