Rahul Gandhi insulted Karnataka, manhandled CM DK Shivakumar: Former Deputy CM CN Ashwath Narayan
Former Karnataka Deputy CM CN Ashwath Narayan alleges Rahul Gandhi manhandled CM DK Shivakumar, calling it an insult to the state and its leaders.
In a scathing attack on the Congress leadership, former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan has accused Rahul Gandhi of manhandling Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, labeling the incident a direct insult to the state of Karnataka.
'He Pulled His Jubba': Allegations of Physical Altercation
Speaking during a press conference at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan in Malleshwaram, Ashwath Narayan detailed a confrontation involving the Leader of Opposition in Parliament. The BJP leader alleged that Rahul Gandhi's conduct towards the Chief Minister was improper and physically aggressive.
"He pulled his jubba and dragged him. He has insulted Karnataka. This is not how you treat a senior leader," Narayan stated, describing the interaction in vivid and harsh terms. He further compared the movements to combat sports, claiming the actions resembled boxing, kung fu, or elbow strikes.
The former Deputy CM questioned the rationale behind Rahul Gandhi appearing in public crowds if he could not maintain decorum. "If you want to be safe, go by car, sit at home. If you come to the street as a mass leader, you should not elbow everyone," he remarked, adding that the incident was captured on video.
Accusations of Publicity Obsession and Lack of Humanity
Narayan did not mince words, characterizing the Congress leader as a man lacking humanity and driven by an intense obsession with publicity. He suggested that Gandhi's behavior reflects a "no one should be seen except me" attitude, which he believes the public has clearly noticed.
"During Navratri they have shown demonic character. Pulling the Chief Minister's jubba and pushing him back is like insulting the state," Narayan said, predicting that the citizens of the country would ultimately reject both Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party due to such conduct.
Clash Over Electoral Processes and SIR
Beyond the personal allegations, the BJP leader addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Inquiry Report (SIR) and voter list revisions. He accused the Congress and the INDI alliance of spreading propaganda against constitutional institutions.
Narayan defended the voter list revision process, noting that it is a transparent legal procedure designed to ensure the principle of "one person, one vote." He criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling the presence of certain names in the records an "atom bomb," suggesting the Congress party is being irresponsible regarding national stability.
- Voter Revision: Narayan claimed the process is meant to prevent multiple voting and is being conducted legally.
- Contradictory Stance: He pointed out that while Congress officials in Karnataka conduct door-to-door verification, the party leadership is simultaneously complaining about name deletions.
- National Security Concerns: The BJP leader accused the Congress of prioritizing vote banks over national security, alleging that illegal immigrants are being protected.
Closing his remarks, Narayan challenged the Congress to address the presence of illegal immigrants in the state, accusing the party of providing permanent residence certificates to outsiders to secure political advantages.