Protest continue in Mysuru over rape issue
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Home Minister’s resignation sought
Protests against the gang-rape in Mysuru and demand for resignation of Home Minister Araga Jnanendra continued in the city on Friday. Members of the Youth Congress tried to gherao Mr. Jnanendra during his visit to the city but their attempts were foiled by the police who resorted to caning. Meanwhile, KPCC spokesperson H.A. Venkatesh criticised the recent statements of Mr. Jnanendra on the issue as insensitive. Mr. Venkatesh said the Minister’s insensitive comments blaming the victim for being in a desolate place were reprehensible and has besmirched the reputation of Mysuru as a tourist and an educational centre which was also safe with low crime rate.More Related News
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