Gadag, Dec 20 (IANS): Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa has stirred a controversy by stating that not a single mosque built after destroying a temple would be spared in the country.
Speaking to the media in Gadag city, Eshwarappa, known for controversial statements, maintained that he wouldn't speak about newly-built mosques. "But those built after destroying our temples won't be spared. Not a single such mosque will stand in this country. This is my personal opinion," he underlined.
He clarified that it was not possible for the BJP to make India a Hindu nation, stating that it was not the agenda of the BJP but of the Hindus.
"I will pledge and say India will become a Hindu nation," Eshwarappa stated. Referring to the decision to build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, he mentioned the struggle that has been ongoing since the pre-Independence period.
Eshwarappa criticised the destruction in Mathura and Kashi by Muslims and claimed that those who raised their voices in the past are now heaving a sigh of relief in heaven.
"On January 22, the whole world will look towards Ayodhya. The court proceedings on the matter of the Kashi Vishwanath temple are in favour of Hindus. The order for a survey has been granted for the Krishna temple in Mathura. Everything will happen one after the other," he explained.
Eshwarappa asserted, "We have shared the blood of freedom fighters. Tipu’s (erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan) blood won’t flow in us. We will save temples at Hindu pilgrimage centres of Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura."
He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of supporting Minister for Housing Zameer Ahmad Khan in making statements, such as the government compelling all Hindu legislators to do salaam to a Muslim Speaker.
Regarding the proposal for making AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge the prime ministerial candidate for the INDIA bloc, Eshwarappa described it as an insult to Dalits. He claimed that as soon as Kharge's name was proposed, former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar walked out. He also characterised it as a betrayal of Dalits by the Congress.
Eshwarappa had earlier stirred controversy by stating that the Bhagva flag would be hoisted on the Red Fort in New Delhi.
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Kahmed, Mani
Thu, Dec 21 2023Stray dog…
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Dinesh, Dubai
Thu, Dec 21 2023Wait and watch ....40% commission king will soon land up in Jail.
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Sampath, Mlore/ Blore
Thu, Dec 21 2023This man is trying his best to be in limelight, but the least he knows is that he is a bygone and not so whatsoever he does, he will not get the ticket of whatsoever election it may be.....
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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore
Thu, Dec 21 2023If I am not mistaken this was the same person , so called patriot, who called another person of his ilk as a patriot while supporting his gross and serious misdemeanor in the recent LS pass issue saga??
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David Pais, Mangalore
Thu, Dec 21 2023Eshwara-ppa is unable to contest in BJP's Brhasta Jumla Paapies ticket. So he has remained in politics only to promote his son to LokSabha in the beginning of the year 2024.
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Ramesh Masand, Uchila
Thu, Dec 21 2023When there is no development agenda, there is always the religious agenda… With politicians like these, no wonder there is so much of communal violence…
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Agnes, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Descendent of Shrek nightmare looks indeed.
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Haneef, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023It's okay! Is you and your children ready for this job or you want to send some andhbhakts to hellhole?
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Dr Kusuma Kumari Gunji MBBS DGO DNB, Nellore/Kodyadka
Wed, Dec 20 2023Let us not create hatred Lets us live in peace as a secular nation
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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023This type of speech definitely falls in the category of hate speech; trying to fan flames in an already vitiated atmosphere!! Some court should take suo moto action against such type of people who spew hatred!!
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Tom Cat, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Eshwarappa you are great , keep it up.
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Rita, Germany
Wed, Dec 20 2023Dear Eshwaranna , why are you simply getting so much thoughts about it? Relax and take rest. India is a secular Nation which belongs not only to Hindus but other religions also. Who is going to build temples for what? God is everywhere. Not only in Temples. India's rich heritage should continue by living with others not by fighting or quarrelling for temples and temples everywhere . You want to make a name before you die? Now itself you are so much sick .Take it easy.
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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Does he know ABC about our history 🤔??
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Ronald, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023If the same communal comment was to be made by their abbu Owaisi... These same people would be crying freedom of speech. First remove the loudspeakers, I can't be waking up daily to a speech which says my God doesn't exist.
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Ahmed, Bangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Truth is always bitter to hear.. There is only One God.. He exists for everybody.... Koi chuha billi ko apna God maane to how could sane people agree??
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KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023When the Owaisis speaks nonsense, it is free speech in secular India. When Eshwarappa shows his only talent in equal measure (other than one upmanship with Yeddy), he should belong to Jail? Why not muster some courage, find a lawyer and file a case against him?
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Shekhar Umesh Shetty, Namma Kudla
Wed, Dec 20 2023Which law spared Owaisi? He went to jail and got bail. How many motor mouths in BJP went to jail for hate speech. What moral compass do you have when a terror accused is given ticket by the BJP?
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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Eshwarappa only speaks, No talent. He speaks lies of blatant nature. He is a Fundoo just like Asaduddin Owaisi
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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Cattle class BJP Brhasta Jumla Paapies.
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Pnto, Mglr
Wed, Dec 20 2023This is da only way he has to survive politically. He knows high command has found him no use. So by playing religion card trying to get sympathy....actually he must be booked immediately for instigating people. If it is done I feel even BJP will be happy
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real kujuma, kodial
Wed, Dec 20 2023your time is up eshwarana appa....now sit in park and eat kadle
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Rita, Germany
Thu, Dec 21 2023real kujuma Kodial eat kadale in Parkbank?Must bring a new park bank ,otherwise normal bank is too weak tohold the weight.He is sick you understand.
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Vinay, DXB
Wed, Dec 20 2023Jisne yeh saara janha aur hume banaya aur ab hum woh kis ghar me rahega uskeliye jagda kar rahe hain hum.
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Vinay, DXB
Wed, Dec 20 2023Jisne yeh saara janha aur hume banaya aur ab hum woh kis ghar me rahega uskeliye jagda kar rahe hain hum.
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vishnu bhat, bangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023why does this fool not migrate to Pakistan?
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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Wed, Dec 20 2023BJP is embarrassed with his Note Counting Machine ...
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Arjun, India
Wed, Dec 20 2023This is pure gold!
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Manoj, mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023do anything you want with your own money. but dont use our tax money for all these foolish things. it is only for develop my country.
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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Definitely you will get a ticket this time. Or Pass .
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Steve, Udupi
Wed, Dec 20 2023Destroy the "loudspeakers" also, nationwide. Please
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Moshu, Mangaluru
Wed, Dec 20 2023His place should be in jail where he dare to spread communal hatred in a secular, a non bjp ruled state
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ca girishkk, valencia/m'lore
Wed, Dec 20 2023who let him out...,
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Ahmed, Bangalore
Thu, Dec 21 2023It should be "Who Lets The Dog Out.. Bow! Bo Bow Bow Bow"
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Gautam Das, Bangalore
Wed, Dec 20 2023Look who is talking one who did abetment to suicide to his own Hindu contractors for 40% commission. A responsible govt servant with criminal cases should not talk about holy religious and temple matters. It’s blasphemous and an insult to holy Hindu temples. BTW, all temples are Hindu temples and not Sanatan Dharma Hindutva temples.
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