Bengaluru: The dispute over pro-Pakistan slogans in Karnataka sparked a heated exchange between the state’s BJP and Congress factions on Friday.
The BJP accused the Karnataka government of reluctance in disclosing the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report, while the ruling Congress clarified that it was awaiting an additional FSL report.
Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, voiced suspicions on social media, alleging that the government’s hesitancy to release the FSL report was questionable.
In response, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara clarified on Friday that another FSL report was pending, stating, “The report is yet to reach us. Once submitted, we will take action. Seven individuals have already been summoned, and voice samples have been collected.”
The BJP has announced its intention to persist with protests against the alleged chanting of pro-Pakistan slogans during the February 27 victory celebrations of Congress’ Rajya Sabha candidate, Syed Naseer Hussain, within the Assembly premises, until arrests are made.
A delegation of BJP leaders also met the Governor to demand the dismissal of the government over the issue.