Karnataka BJP mulls statewide protest against Belagavi incident

Belagavi: In response to the recent incident of a woman being stripped and tied to a post in Belagavi, the BJP has announced protests across the state on December 16. A team consisting of four women MPs and a national secretary will hold the meeting. Accompany the victim to evaluate. Situation

Addressing the media, BJP state unit president BY Vijayendra expressed concern over the “deterioration in the public order situation in the state during the last months”.

Vijayendra said, “Law and order in the state has broken down in the last months. A woman was stripped, stripped and tied to a pole and it seems the government did not take this incident as seriously as it should have.” The observations of the Superior Tribunal regarding the incident were also mentioned.

“The incident has drawn the attention of the country. This disturbing incident took place during the ongoing legislative session in Belagavi. I personally visited the place and met the victim. No one in the government visited except the Interior Minister. Even the Chief Minister did this. The government’s response appears inadequate, citing the detention of seven people, he said.

Condemning the incident, Vijayendra announced protests with active participation of women across the state on 16 December.

“We will eventually lead a generalized protest across the state, covering all district seats. It is important that the state government is aware of the seriousness of the situation and takes measures to prevent such incidents in future”, he said. Said.

He said, “A delegation formed by four MPs: Aparajita Sarangi, Sunita Duggal, Ranjita Koli, Locket Chatterjee and BJP national secretary Asha Lakra will be in Belagavi tomorrow. They will meet the victim.”

Criticizing the current government, Vijayendra said, “Ever since they took power, there has been a lack of fear of the police. “Criminal elements believe they can act without fear and avoid consequences.”