Vidhana Soudha – The State Line

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BJP Protests Alleged ‘Pro-Pak’ Slogans in Assembly Premises; Karnataka Minister Assures Investigation

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP initiated a statewide protest on Wednesday condemning the purported incident of chanting pro-Pakistan slogans in the Assembly premises during the celebration of a Congress candidate's victory in the Rajya Sabha election. Meanwhile, the state's home minister stated that the allegation was under investigation. Led by Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, a protest march was organized from the State Legislators' House to the Vidhana Soudha, where the BJP criticized the Congress government for not addressing the issue seriously. Ashoka announced plans for a BJP delegation to meet the Governor and submit a memorandum urging the immediate dismissal of the Congress government. Expressing outrage, Ashoka emphasized the gravity of allowing 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan...

Pralhad Joshi demands apology from K’taka CM over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan row Controversy

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Bengaluru: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has demanded an apology from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in light of the alleged incident involving the chanting of 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at the Vidhana Soudha following the declaration of Rajya Sabha election results. Expressing his concerns, Joshi emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "Tuesday's events during the celebrations of Naseer Hussain's victory, where 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans were reportedly raised inside the premises of the Vidhana Soudha, are highly condemnable." Joshi reiterated his stance on the purported incident, highlighting his belief that whenever the Congress assumes power or secures electoral victories, elements with anti-national inclinations and pro-Pakistani sentiments tend to gain confiden...

BJP Lodges Complaint Against Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain Over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ Slogans

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Bengaluru: Late Tuesday night saw Karnataka BJP taking decisive action, filing a police complaint against Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain. The complaint demands legal repercussions for the Congress leader after his supporters purportedly chanted 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans within the Assembly premises while celebrating his victory in the RS polls. BJP MLC N. Ravikumar and MLA Doddangouda Patil spearheaded the complaint, submitted to the Vidhana Soudha police station against Hussain and his supporters. The complaint narrates the incident stating, "Following the Rajya Sabha elections at the Vidhana Soudha on February 27, Naseer Hussain and his supporters gathered near the counting area. Subsequently, at approximately 7 p.m., the returning officer declared Naseer Hussain duly elected. How...