Kannada Language Row: CM Siddaramaiah condemns vandalism, says, ‘ordinance soon on Kannada signboards for shops’
PTI, Karnataka CM stated on Thursday that the state government is planning to introduce an ordinance to enforce this requirement. However, he issued a cautionary statement following the recent vandalism of business establishments by pro-Kannada activists. “Anyone can protest but no one should cause damage to government or public property," he asserted.
The Chief Minister responded to the widespread vandalism in Bengaluru on Wednesday, carried out by members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (T A Narayana Gowda faction). These activists targeted shops and businesses that failed to exhibit Kannada signboards, advertisements, and nameplates. Also Read: Karnataka CM asks businesses to install nameplates with 60% Kannada before Feb 28, says ‘no need to panic’ Immediately following the incident, KRV president T A Narayana Gowda was arrested, and more than 1,000 activists from the organization were placed under preventive custody, PTI reported.
Subsequently, a magistrate court in Bengaluru, on Thursday, remanded over 53 arrested pro-Kannada activists, including Gowda, to 14 days of judicial custody until January 10. They are currently held at Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. Condemning the vandalism, CM Siddaramaiah said, “We are not opposed to protests.
We will not oppose anyone who raises their voice against injustice or seek justice, but will take action against those who take the law into their hands." Also Read: Bengaluru: Protests over Kannada language rule intensify; activists create ruckus. Watch In discussions with reporters, he mentioned convening a meeting with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and police officials, along with the home minister. The purpose of this meeting is to address and deliberate on the
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