Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah, former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy and renowned progressive litterateur K. Messages threatening to kill 64 people including Veerbhadrappa have been received, which are going viral on social media. In these messages, the sender has written- “Death is hovering over your head, prepare for the funeral.” Taking the matter seriously, the police department has started investigation.
64 people including former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former CM Kumaraswamy and renowned litterateur K Veerabhadrappa have received death threats through social media. The message that is going viral reads, “Death is looming over your head, be ready to die”. The person giving the message has identified himself as a Sahihna Hindu (Tolerant Hindu). In his message, the man wrote – “You are on the path of destruction. Death is very close to you. Be ready now Death can surprise you in any way. Inform your family members and make arrangements for your last rites.”
Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has warned the government not to take such threats lightly. He joined the ruling BJP’s progressive thinker and writer K.K. Veerabhadrappa and other writers protesting the government’s silence on “communal polarization” in the state.
Renowned activist and author Prof. MM Said that the development has created concern in the state. Following the hijab controversy and protests by Muslim organizations against the court’s decision, Hindu organizations banned idols made by Muslim traders, halal meat, Muslim sculptors, common traders and even drivers and transport companies in temples. has demanded.
On the other hand, the opposition Congress and JD(S) have blamed the ruling BJP for these developments and alleged that it is aiding and promoting hardline Hindu organizations to create unrest in the society.