Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Feb 27: Activists of Hindu organizations and BJP from Ullal assembly constituency, condemning the comment passed by minister, Khader against the Hartal organized by them against visiting Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, waited for the minister at Kolya on Sunday February 26 for surrounding and waving black flags at him. As the minister failed to make an appearance, they had to return disappointed.
The activists had information that Khader would be passing through Kolya to take part in the public felicitation programme of senior BJP leader, Seetaram Bangera, on Sunday. Over a hundred activists with black flags in hands awaited the minister's arrival at Kolya on Sunday morning. Ullal police too were present there to monitor law and order situation. The activists raised slogans against Khader. After they got to know that the minsister had decided against taking part in the programme, the activists went back.
Speaking on the occasion, BJP's city constituency BJP president, Satosh Kumar Rai Boliyar condemned Khader's statement in which he had compared those who had called for the bandh to the footwear worn by Pinarayi Vijayan. He sought unconditional apology for his utterances from Khader.
BJP leaders, Chandrahas Ullal, Raveendra Shetty Ulidottu, Muneer Bava, BJP Yuva Morcha leaders, activists, leaders and activists of some Hindu organizations were present.