BENGALURU: Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah demanded Home Minister Araga Jnanendra’s resignation after a man from Mandya was murdered on Friday allegedly by a group of cow vigilantes.
The victim, Idrees Pasha, was transporting cattle, when he was allegedly killed by a group of cow vigilantes led by Puneeth Kerehalli.
Condemning the incident, Siddaramaiah said, “BJP is encouraging goonda culture in the state and Araga has no moral rights to remain the home minister.” In a series of tweets, he said, “Incompetent Home Minister Araga Jnanendra is directly responsible for the death. People cannot expect safety and security under this incapable government. He should be first ousted from the cabinet.”
On social media, Puneeth’s photo is reportedly seen with many BJP leaders and ministers. Airing his fears, Siddaramaiah said, “It [the murder] looks like an orchestrated act to flare up communal tension and polarise the electorate.”