Daijiworld Media Network – Hassan (MS)
Hassan, Dec 26: Ahead of the Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations to demand a ban on Maharashtra Ekikarana Samiti (MES) following the desecration of Sangolli Rayanna's statue in Belagavi, former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday December 26 urged the state government to impose legal ban on MES.
Speaking to media at Channapatna in the district, the former chief minister said, "MES which created ruckus in Belagavi recently should be banned under the provisions of law.
"Call for Karnataka bandh has been given by pro-Kannada organisations on December 31. What is the use of bandh? Maharashtra will not face any issues due to this bandh. On the contrary, people of Karnataka will suffer.
"Taking stringent action against the miscreants of MES is the responsibility of the ruling BJP government. Bandh will cause difficulty to our own people. We should think of small time vendors and daily wage labourers. Those who have called for bandh should think of these people.
"The protesters should pressure the government to eradicate anti-Kannada people. Let the government think on this and make a decision," he said.
“Nikhil, president of Yuva Janata Dal has also given a statement against holding the bandh on December 31. Let the protesters think over this once again," he urged.