Daijiworld Media Network - Bagalakote (MS) 

Bagalakote, Oct 21: "All have to work together for the prosperity of our state. We are concerned about the well being of the state of Karnataka. Congress, BJP and JD (S) have to unite and run the government," said Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math. 

Speaking at a press conference, Swamiji said, "The argument that Lingayat and Veerashaiva are different, needs to be kept aside. All are one. Whole Karnataka has to unite. There should not be any demand for separation. All the Dalits and Brahmins should unite. The formation of Akhanda Karnataka should take place." 

"There is no animosity or internal rivalry between state BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel and chief minister Yediyurappa. Yediyurappa is doing a good job as the chief minister. We are waiting for the verdict on Ram Mandir. I had received a call from Ravishankar Guruji. He had said that the negotiation is a success but some sections of Muslim community have not agreed to the negotiation. This issue should be resolved through negotiation. Then there will be harmony everywhere. This is my view," said Swamiji. 

Asking not to take any action on MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, Swamiji said, "No action should be taken against MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal. He has not said anything with bad intention. He has only given statement with the intention of giving flood relief to the affected victims. I will write a letter to the BJP leaders and urge them not to take any action against Yatnal." 

"The statement given by CM Yediyurappa of releasing water from the Krishna River of Bagalakote to Maharashtra is correct. All have to live in harmony in this country. Cooperation among states should increase. People of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu should live in harmony," said Pejawar Shree.