BJP will hold protest in Bengaluru on Monday over Ballari clash, says Ashok
Political violence resulting in death demands urgent attention to justice and accountability.
The BJP is calling for a high-level probe into the Ballari group clash that resulted in the death of a Congress activist. R. Ashok, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, announced a protest in Bengaluru and demanded action against those responsible, including Nara Bharath Reddy, the Ballari MLA. V. Somanna, Minister of State for Railways, also criticized the government's handling of the incident, warning that the Centre might intervene if necessary.
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— The Hindu
Janardhan Reddy and B. Sriramulu demanded the arrest of Nara Bharath Reddy for the alleged murder of Congress activist Rajasekhar.
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rejected the BJP's demand for a CBI probe into the Ballari violence, citing the BJP's history of failing to cooperate with the agency.
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