Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Oct 17: MLA Raghupati Bhat has condemned former chief minister Siddaramaiah’s tweet over police wearing saffron coloured clothes on the occasion of Dasara.
Siddaramaiah had tweeted two photos of police personnel of Kaup police station in Udupi and Vijayapura police station in which police personnel of respective stations were seen wearing saffron coloured clothes.
The former chief minister had condemned the act and also added, "Not just the dress, give trishul and ordain them with violence thus the dream of jungle raj will be fulfilled.”
Replying to Siddaramaiah’s tweet Bhat said, "Police have worn traditional attire on festival day. What's wrong in it? You wear skullcap on Tipu Jayanthi and wear Topi when visiting the Masjid. You need to see everyone equally as you are in a responsible position.”
Speaking to the reporters in Udupi, Bhat said "Why do you fear seeing saffron? You do not remember the fraternity when visiting temple wearing green shawl and skullcap. Saffron represents sacrifice. As you had opposed saffron concentrating minority votes, Congress has reached this position today. I support the police personnel. This shows his mentality. Trishul is a weapon worshipped by Hindus. Giving Trishul to police is a good idea.”