Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah reacts on Belgaum unrest
- 5 years ago
With just three months remaining for the crucial Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena has re-ignited the debate over the Belgaum border dispute.
In its mouthpiece Saamna, Sena has accused the Karnataka Police of removing a 'Maharashtra Rajya' plaque from one of the villages in Yellur. The editorial read, "Karnataka government's anti-Maharashtra age old stand continues. In 24 hours, not just once but twice the Kannadas have tried to target Maharashtrians symbols. They have indulged in violence."
Sena further accused the police of beating up women and pelting stones on villagers when they re-installed the controversial noticeboard. "Women were beaten up. Houses were destroyed. But no "Mai-ka-laal" raised their voice against this. Karnataka government is against Marathis and Maharashtrians. The plaque was Belgaum's Marathi pride," it further read.
Belgaum is a disputed region on the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Both the state claims stake to the region. According to reports, clashes broke out in Yellur region of Belgaum on Sunday when A crowd assembled at the place from where the signboard was removed and started pelting stones at police. As the crowd turned violent and continued pelting stones, police resorted to lathicharge, said Belgaum Deputy Commissioner N Jayaram.
He added that the re-erected 'Maharashtra Rajya' plaque was removed by the district administration.
Prohibitory order under section 144 of the IPC has been promulgated in Belgaum, Khanapur Taluka and Nippani town till July 29, he said.
While the Shiv Sena urged Centre to step in, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has assured to speak to his Karnataka counterpart.
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In its mouthpiece Saamna, Sena has accused the Karnataka Police of removing a 'Maharashtra Rajya' plaque from one of the villages in Yellur. The editorial read, "Karnataka government's anti-Maharashtra age old stand continues. In 24 hours, not just once but twice the Kannadas have tried to target Maharashtrians symbols. They have indulged in violence."
Sena further accused the police of beating up women and pelting stones on villagers when they re-installed the controversial noticeboard. "Women were beaten up. Houses were destroyed. But no "Mai-ka-laal" raised their voice against this. Karnataka government is against Marathis and Maharashtrians. The plaque was Belgaum's Marathi pride," it further read.
Belgaum is a disputed region on the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Both the state claims stake to the region. According to reports, clashes broke out in Yellur region of Belgaum on Sunday when A crowd assembled at the place from where the signboard was removed and started pelting stones at police. As the crowd turned violent and continued pelting stones, police resorted to lathicharge, said Belgaum Deputy Commissioner N Jayaram.
He added that the re-erected 'Maharashtra Rajya' plaque was removed by the district administration.
Prohibitory order under section 144 of the IPC has been promulgated in Belgaum, Khanapur Taluka and Nippani town till July 29, he said.
While the Shiv Sena urged Centre to step in, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has assured to speak to his Karnataka counterpart.
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