Justin D’Silva

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, May 20: “The statement by MP Shobha Karandlaje that there is propaganda in the churches not to take vaccination is part of a hidden agenda of communally provocative politics of BJP. Such irresponsible statements by elected representatives spoil social harmony. Congress condemns the statement by the MP,” stated Udupi district Congress in the press statement.

“BJP was criticized globally for making Tablighi Jamats responsible for the malformation of Corona first wave. It is now thrusting on Christian community the responsibility of its failure to contain corona second wave, lighting the communal spark in the state and continuing its old habit for its politics,” stated Congress.

“Christian community has always cooperated with the government during difficult times in the country. Christian missionaries have already converted their hospitals as Covid centres. We have come to know that they are providing free medicines on a priority basis.

The statements by an elected representative during the current medical emergency do not decorate the person. On those grounds, Shobha Karandlaje should apologise to the entire community,” stated district Congress committee president Ashok Kumar Kodavoor at a press release.