Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Dec 19: Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have intensified throughout the state. Pro-Muslim and Leftist organizations are protesting in various parts of the state including Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi. Several people are detained by the police.
Police took into custody historian Ramachandra Guha and MLA Rizwan Arshad, who were involved in protest against CAA in the capital city.
In the midst of these developments, it is learnt that chief minister (CM) B S Yediyurappa has directed the police department not to lathi-charge the protesters.
CM Yediyurappa has urged the public of the state not to disturb peace under any circumstances. He tweeted on his account, "Wrong information is being spread about the CAA. Do not listen to any provocative statement that is given with ulterior political motive. Do not disturb the peace and harmony of the society by listening to the talk of miscreants. Also do not destroy public property."
Yediyurappa has also requested the leaders of all political parties not to dampen the aspirations of the public. "CAA is the law of this country now. There is absolutely no harassment or problem for the citizens of this country due to this act and there is no need to panic. The civilians of the country need to get worked up," said the chief minister.