Karnataka BJP Accuses State Government of Driving Officers to Suicide
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Synopsis
Karnataka BJP leaders have accused the state government of pushing officers towards suicide, staging a protest to highlight the issue. They claimed the current environment is detrimental to honest officials and criticized the government for inaction regarding recent tragedies.
Key Takeaways
- BJP claims government driving officers to suicide.
- Protest held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.
- Criticism of government’s handling of officer suicides.
- Allegations of double standards in law enforcement.
- Call for protection of honest officers.
Bengaluru, Feb 12 (NationPress) The BJP in Karnataka has accused the state government of driving government officials to suicide and organized a protest at the Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday in Bengaluru.
Karnataka's Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka and Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy were present at the protest. Ashoka displayed a placard stating, “Under Siddaramaiah’s Government, Officers Face the ‘Suicide Bhagya.’”
Narayanaswamy carried a sign that read, “Safeguard Honest Officers.”
Ashoka criticized the government, asserting that the current atmosphere is hindering the ability of honest officials to function effectively in the state.
He brought attention to recent incidents, including the suicide of a Valmiki Corporation officer in Shivamogga and a police sub-inspector in Yadgir.
Ashoka claimed there is a disturbing trend of suicides among officials, attributing it to threats and undue pressure.
He further accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G. Parameshwara of ignoring these grave issues.
Ashoka also questioned the government's “double standards” in law enforcement, referencing actions against C.T. Ravi, a BJP MLC.
“MLC Ravi was taken to the police station from the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi and arrested concerning a derogatory remark incident involving Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Ravi has claimed that his complaints about attacks on him in the assembly have gone unaddressed,” he stated.
Ashoka condemned the handling of two significant incidents from the previous day, asking, “Who has been arrested so far?”
Ashoka noted that a mob of 500–600 individuals had assaulted a police station, yet no substantial action was taken. “Is there one law for Hindus and another for Muslims in this state?” he questioned. “If the government speaks against the police, how can they maintain their morale?”
Ashoka also referenced the alleged verbal abuse directed at a female official by the son of Congress MLA B.K. Sangameshwara.
During the event, Narayanaswamy remarked that the protest was intended to highlight these pressing issues to the government. “As opposition leaders, we are fulfilling our duty,” he noted.
He further criticized the government for its inaction on critical matters, compelling the opposition to seek the public's input instead.
Referring to Karnataka’s first Chief Minister, Kengal Hanumanthaiah, who constructed Vidhana Soudha under the tenet “Government’s work is God’s work,” he questioned if the government’s actions aligned with this principle.
“When Rs 187 crore was embezzled in the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam, calling it only Rs 87 crore is ‘God’s work’? Is concealing the names of officials who died by suicide also ‘God’s work’?” Narayanaswamy asserted.
“Is verbally abusing women with obscene language considered ‘God’s work’? Is threatening individuals with severe repercussions for non-compliance ‘God’s work’?” he added.
