Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Dec 26: MLA U T Khader demanded a clarification from Karnataka government and CM B S Yediyurappa over backtracking on his earlier announcement of ex-gratia to the families of the two people who died in the recent anti-CAA protest in Mangaluru.

Addressing media here on Thursday, December 26, U T Khader said," Chief Minister Yediyurappa had announced Rs 10 lac compensation to the families of the deceased in Mangaluru violence. After two days, chief minister withdrew the compensation. The state government needs to clarify on why was the compensation announced and then withdrawn. This is an insult to the families of the deceased.”

He also said," Earlier during the BJP tenure, the family of the deceased in Mulky golibar was awarded compensation. Why government is creating so much confusion? Don’t they want people to come out of the incident? Such incidents should not occur again. District-in-charge minister should call for a peace meeting.”

"NRC will not be implemented. According to our constitution, two third of the majority in the state, needs to agree with the Act. Many states are not agreeing for the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act,” Khader said.

"Chief Minister Yediyurappa needs to apologize for withdrawal of the compensation. Even during the church attack, they defended the incident. So we demand judicial enquiry into the case," Khader said.

When asked about C T Ravi's statement on need of a law to recover damages from the protesters, Khader said," C T Ravi is from Chikkamagaluru and it is not necessary for him to speak in Mangaluru. It is better if people from outside the district not speak. Let him leave our district alone.”