It is Ravana Rajya under Siddaramaiah, says Ananth

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said on Monday that 'Ravana Rajya' was prevailing in the state, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah disturbing communal harmony for his vote-bank politics.

Addressing a media conference here, he held Siddaramaiah as the main cause for the Hunsur violence. "Siddaramaiah is doing nothing to unite the people. He is acting like a dictator. He can even tutor the dictators across the world. If Tipu jayanti processions can be taken out in the heart of the cities like Mysuru and Bengaluru, if Eid Milad processions can be taken out in the cities, why not a Hanuma Jayanti procession in a small town like Hunsur?" he said.

"In epics like Ramayana, Karnataka has been described as Hanuma Naadu. Hanuman is believed to be a native of Kishkinda in Hampi. If Hamuma Jayanti is opposed in Karnataka, where else can it be celebrated? Not only Hanuma Jayanti, all Hindu utsavs and processions are being prohibited by the Siddaramaiah government. To appeasement a particular community, Siddaramaiah is disturbing communal harmony. Even though the role of terror outfits and fundamental organisations behind the killing of nationalist leaders like Magalli Ravi and Raju of Kyathamaranahalli has been established, no action has been taken against them," he said.

"After the killing of Raju in his home district, Siddaramaiah did not visit the house of the victim to console the family members. This shows his selective appeasement. Peaceful protests will be held across the state to protest against the arrest of MP Prathap Simha and to expose the dangerous designs of Siddaramaiah to divide the people on communal lines," he said.