Political tensions in Karnataka: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi ignited a protest in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, condemning the arrest of a Hindutva activist Srikanth Poojary in Hubballi allegedly involved in the 1992 riots following the Babri Masjid demolition. The demonstration adds to the ongoing political turbulence in the state.BJP vs Congress: A Clash of ProtestsBJP leaders staged a protest against the Congress-led governments actions, accusing them of stirring communal tension through the arrest. Simultaneously, Congress workers gathered at Congress Bhawan, protesting against what they claim is the dissemination of false information by BJP leaders.BJP Presidents AccusationKarnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra labelled the Congress-led government as anti-Hindu and strongly condemned the reopening of a 31-year-old case leading to the arrest of Srikant Poojari, a Hindu worker. The political blame game escalated as tensions rose.CM Siddaramaiah Defends ArrestKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the arrest, dismissing accusations of hate politics. He questioned, What should be done to the wrongdoers Should we just leave them Siddaramaiah emphasised the polices role in addressing old cases and asserted that no innocent individuals were targeted.Deputy CM Denies Vendetta PoliticsDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar maintained that the arrest was part of the law and order process, denying any involvement in vendetta politics. He accused the BJP of attempting to politicise the matter, reiterating the governments stance on clearing pending cases.BJP Condemns Arrest: A 31-Year-Old Case Reignites ControversyThe BJP strongly condemned the Hubbali mans arrest, framing it as an attempt to politicise the post-Babri demolition riots after 31 years. The political landscape in Karnataka remains charged as both parties engage in a war of words over the arrest and its implications.
