Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Aug 24: "BJP has no morality to use Savarkar's name. As the election is approaching, BJP is using Savarkar's name for the purpose of votes. In Karnataka, they cannot go for elections in the name of development. So, they are using the name of Savarkar for politics," said Dharmendra, state general secretary of Hindu Mahasabha.
He was speaking at the press club here on August 24.
He further said, "It is a challenge to the BJP. They should celebrate a national festival in the name of Savarkar.
“Why the BJP in these many days never uttered a single word about Savarkar's contribution to the freedom struggle? Why are they not speaking about Savarkar's contribution in other BJP-ruled states?
“The BJP is condemning former chief minister Siddaramaiah for his statement on consuming meat and visiting a temple. The BJP leaders should first express whether they do not consume meat and visit temples. If they are doing so, they do not have any morality to question Siddaramaiah,” he said.
He also said that the Hindu Mahasabha will file a case against Siddaramaiah for unnecessarily commenting on freedom fighters.
“Passing cheap comments against freedom fighters should be brought to an end," he said.