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Daijiworld Media Network- Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru Feb 28: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies U T Khader speaking to reporters here on Tuesday February 28, said that while he did not mean to hurt anyone by his remarks relating to communal harmony last week.
“Chappals remarks were not made intentionally to hurt the felling of any religion, caste or any organisation. I was only talking about people who disrespect the Constitution.” he clarified.
“When Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan visited Karnataka, it was our duty to treat him and welcome him in a good manner, but Sangha Parivar had called for a bandh which was not right. Every individual has right to protest. But I was deeply hurt when CPI (M) office was set on fire in Thokkottu and stones were pelted at buses in my constituency. It is a black mark on the culture and tradition of coastal Karnataka,” he added.
"I realised that I was wrong to make those remarks. My well wishers, friends also told me that was wrong. The theme of the rally was about creating communal harmony. But I condemn the slogans raised during the CPI (M) rally," Khader said.
“Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has successfully completed four years of his tenure without facing any charges of corruption. He has gained the confidence of people by introducing several schemes. Lot of confusion has been created in the minds of the people by the false allegations made by BJP on Congress. BJP people are trying to destabilise the government. When BJP were in power, they were known for high amount of corruption.”
Khader also mentioned that the union government had scrapped the existing sugar subsidy scheme from the next fiscal which needs many clarifications as the financial year is ending.
Khader further informed that now LPG gas holders can avail a litre of kerosene on monthly basis within the rural area limits.