Siddaramaiah criticised for remarks on Dalits
The Hindu
BJP activists in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar staged a demonstration on Wednesday condemning former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his remarks on Dalits. Mr. Siddaramaiah had reportedly stated that many
BJP activists in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar staged a demonstration on Wednesday condemning former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his remarks on Dalits.
Mr. Siddaramaiah had reportedly stated that many Dalits had joined the BJP for a livelihood and this drew rebuke from within the BJP and members of the Dalit community.
In Mysuru the BJP leaders including members of the party’s SC Morcha staged a demonstration and sought Mr. Siddaramaiah’s apology. They questioned whether he shifted from JD(S) to Congress for a livelihood and said that his remarks were an affront on the dignity of the community.
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