Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jan 3: MLC B M Farookh, has written a letter dated January 2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending to him a warm welcome on his current visit to the state.

He has drawn the attention of Modi to certain irresponsible statements and speeches made by leaders representing the ruling party. "The minorities have become panicky on account of certain policies of the government. Instead of alleviating their fears, some leaders have been inciting hatred and intolerance. During the protests in Mangaluru, two persons died in police firing and the government had promptly announced compensation to the family members of these two. However, later, the compensation was withdrawn for no plausible reason" he stated.

B M Farookh (left) and Narendra Modi

Noting that many have expressed anger at this sudden reversal of stand by the government, duly treating it as an inhuman act, he has urged the prime minister to rise above politics and see that the compensation promised to bereaved families is disbursed without delay.