Shiv Sena Leader's Remarks On Kannadigas Anti-National: Karnataka BJP

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said, Karnataka Congress' silence on the issue shows "their love for power is more than love for Karnataka".

Terming Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's statement that Kannadidgas may find it difficult to do business in Mumbai as "anti-Kannadiga" and "anti-national", Karnataka BJP on Tuesday took a dig at the state Congress leaders for their "silence" on the issue. Congress is part of the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra. Urging Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra to set up an office in Belagavi in Karnataka, Mr Raut on Sunday claimed that when Marathi-speaking people are attacked in this border district, Shiv Sainiks retaliate by vandalising transport buses belonging to Karnataka coming into their state. The Rajya Sabha member went on to warn that if such an incident happened in Mumbai, then it would be "difficult for Kannadigas here (Mumbai) to conduct their trade and business," but then added that "no one should go to that level".