Piyank Kharge tells cops to kick gau-rakshaks for stopping cow slaughter
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, who additionally occurs to be the son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, has courted controversy for asking police to crack down on ‘gau-rakshaks’ for obstructing cow slaughter within the State. The improvement got here days forward of the Islamic competition of Eid-al-Adha (also referred to as Bakri-eid).
During a gathering with State police officers in Kalaburgi, Priyank Kharge directed, “Those who wear shawls, take the law into their own hands and say they are from these Dals (Bajrang Dal), kick them and put them behind bars.”
“If there’s anyone who’s a self-proclaimed leader and who spews venom in the name of communal issues, then action should be taken against them. I don’t want unnecessary communal riots,” he was quoted as saying.
ಇವರೆಲ್ಲ ಹಿಂದುಗಳು.? ನಾಚಿಕೆಯಾಗಬೇಕು ಇವರ ಜನುಮಕ್ಕೆ. pic.twitter.com/OpNu4zFCAE
— Murali Purshotham (@MurariMurali3) June 24, 2023
“The law is very clear on the transportation of livestock. Be it within city limits or rural areas. If they have the right documents, don’t harass them,” Priyank Kharge was quoted as saying.
Although the contentious assertion was made a number of days earlier, the video of his speech went viral on Saturday (June 24). Social media customers didn’t mince any phrases earlier than lambasting the Congress Minister.
“Priyank Kharge- wants to throw people in jail if they do moral policing on Bakri Eid for rescuing COWs. Since when did they start cow slaughter on the day? Or is this to tease the Hindus the wrong way? One State has gone to Congress and see what is happening,” one consumer tweeted.
Priyank Kharge- desires to throw ppl in jail in the event that they do ethical policing on Bakri Eid for rescuing COWs. Since when did they begin cow slaughter on the day? Or is that this to tease the Hindus the incorrect means.
One state gone to CONgress and see what’s occurring 😐pic.twitter.com/ce8j0lHn8v
— Curly Jeevi (@curlykrazy07) June 25, 2023
“There are many reasons like this why I have never voted for Congress, and I have no intention of voting for them,” wrote one Suneet Bhargav.
On the day of Bakrid, if somebody comes to save lots of a cow or give information, kick them and put them in jail: Priyank Kharge
There are many causes like this why I’ve by no means voted for Congress and I’ve no intention of voting for them. pic.twitter.com/edc6uQQZYa
— सुनीत भार्गव 🇮🇳 (@bhargav_sonu72) June 25, 2023
BJP chief Priti Gandhi mentioned, “Every Hindu who voted for the Congress in Karnataka should hang their heads in shame!!”
“If anyone comes to rescue Cows during Bakrid and do moral policing, Kick them and throw them in Jail”: Priyank Kharge.
Every Hindu who voted for the Congress in Karnataka ought to dangle their heads in disgrace!! pic.twitter.com/gNtrTUezzk
— Priti Gandhi – प्रीति गांधी (@MrsGandhi) June 25, 2023
In May this 12 months, Priyank Kharge stirred the hornet’s nest by claiming that the Congress authorities is not going to hesitate to ban Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Karnataka. He had additionally stoked controversy for referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘Nalayak.’
