Bengaluru News Highlights: Karnataka ‘will not declare holiday’ on Jan 22 for Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration, says CM Siddaramaiah amid BJP, JD(S) pressure

Bengaluru News Highlights (January 21): Siddaramaiah hit back at BJP state president B Y Vijayendra's remark that the Congress government in the state will be responsible for untoward incidents on Ram Temple inauguration day.

Bengaluru News Live Updates: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said it has come to his attention that some miscreants are spreading false news and provoking innocent people. (File)Bengaluru News Live Updates: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said it has come to his attention that some miscreants are spreading false news and provoking innocent people. (File)

Bengaluru News Highlights (January 21):  CM Siddaramaiah reiterated the government’s stance to not declare a holiday in the state on Monday on account of Ayodhya Ram Mandir ‘pran pratishtha ceremony’. This comes as Opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders continue to mount pressure on the state government. Responding to media queries at Tumakuru today, Siddaramaiah said the Muzrai Department will be conducting special rituals at all state-run temples during the event. “Tomorrow, I am inaugurating a new Ram Temple constructed at Mahadevapura constituency in Bengaluru,” he added. There will be no holiday for government schools in the state on January 22.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah also slammed BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra’s remark that the Congress government in the state will be responsible for untoward incidents in the backdrop of Ram Temple inauguration tomorrow. He said it contains “threat and provocation”. Vijayendra was quoted as saying by PTI security should be beefed up as there are possibilities of untoward incidents that can disturb peace in the society.

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The stance by CM Siddaramaiah came even as BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders mounted pressure on the government to declare a holiday to mark the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Over the last two days, BJP leaders have branded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as ‘anti-Hindu’ for not declaring leave on January 22. Congress leaders including Deputy CM D K Shivakumar have defended the government, saying that “we don’t need to learn from others about religion and devotion.” 

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We don't need lectures from others about religion and devotion, says Deputy CM D K Shivakumar replying to a question on the BJP leaders' call to declare a holiday on Monday for the consecration of the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Hitting out at the BJP for politicising the temple issue, Shivakumar said, "We don't use religion for publicity. We believe that prayers yield results and hence we have ordered special pooja at all the temples under the Muzrai department even before anyone asked for it."

He also said the Congress does not need lectures from others on this issue. "There is Rama in Siddaramaiah's name and Shiva in my name. We know our rituals and traditions. There should be dharma in politics but not politics in dharma," Shivakumar said.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Karnataka BJP chief urges state govt to declare holiday on Jan 22

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Siddaramaiah hits back at BJP over 'untoward incident' remark on Ram Mandir inauguration day

Slamming BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra's remark that the Congress government in the state will be responsible for untoward incidents, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday said it contains "threat and provocation".

📍Siddaramaiah said it has come to his attention that some miscreants are spreading false news and provoking innocent people.

📍 Upon hearing such news, one should not panic or get agitated but should immediately inform the nearest police station. Under no circumstances should anyone take the law into their own hands, Siddaramaiah urged public

📍 "BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has stated that if any unfortunate incident occurs in the state, the Congress government will be held responsible. His statement seems to contain more of a threat and provocation than an intention to maintain peace," the chief minister was quoted as saying by PTI.

📍 The government directed police department to be on alert. "In the backdrop of the Ram temple event, I have instructed the police to take preventive measures to ensure that no untoward incidents occur in the state and to maintain peace and order," Siddaramaiah said in a statement.

📍 Siddaramaiah emphasised that the government was aware of its duties. If something goes wrong, the law will take its course, he added.

📍"The state government has noticed that some BJP legislators and MPs are already making provocative statements. If BJP state president takes strict action against such individuals, it would ease the government's task of maintaining law and order," the Chief Minister said. Further, Siddaramaiah said, "God, religion, worship, and devotion are all personal matters."

📍Adding, the Congress leader said, "if these are kept personal, it will bring respect to God and religion, and welfare to the society. This applies to all followers of all religions."

Even though Vijayendra put forth the demand to declare government holiday on January 22, the Congress government clarified it will be a working day for schools, even as private school managements plan to live-stream the ceremony for students.

(With PTI inputs)

Jan 21, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Mangaluru Police on full swing for Ram Mandir inauguration day; Check restrictions and orders here

📌 Within Mangaluru City Police Commisionerate limits, at a total of 196 places have been identified where poojas and religious functions have been planned.

📌 At 131 sensitive places/picketing points within the city limits, staff and officers have been deployed both during the day and night.

📌 57 vehicles (sector mobiles) have been employed to make continuous rounds within the city and immediately attend to any event.

📌 At 14 places checkpoints have been set up.

📌 9 CAR parties and 3 KSRP platoons have been deployed to attend to any exigencies (Striking Parties)

📌 Special rounds have been planned during early morning and late night hours.

📌 Anti-sabotage checks will be carried out at important places within the city involving large gathering of people.

📌 In keeping with practice elsewhere in the state, no permission have been given to hold any kind of procession or rally.

📌 Peace committee meetings have already been conducted at all police Stations under the leadership of respective ACPs.

📌 In order to instill confidence in the minds of the public, Area Domination Exercises and Route Marches are being conducted at multiple places within the city.

📌 Strict watch is being kept over banners and flexes put up in the city in coordination with Municipal authorities. The organizers have also been instructed to ensure safety of respective flexes put up by them.

📌 Proposal has been sent to Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada district for closure of bars and wine shops on 21st and 22nd, as per directions from his office.

📌 A total of 03 DCPs, 06 ACPs, 11 PIs, 37 PSIs & 781 Police personnel of various ranks have been deployed for this bandobast.

Jan 21, 2024 09:46 AM IST
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