5 Hindutva leaders booked for attempt to disrupt peace in BC Road

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July 10, 2017

Mangaluru, Jul 10: Dakshina Kannada district police has slapped criminal cases against five local leaders of Hindutva groups for their alleged role in triggering unrest in Bantwal taluk during the funeral procession of murdered RSS activist Sharath Madivala.

The accused include Satyajit Surathkal, State Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party Backward Classes Morcha, and Sharan Pumpwell, State Convenor of Bajrang Dal. The other accused are Pradeep Pumpwell, Muralikrishna Hasanthadka and Harish Poonja.

Cases have been registered at jurisdictional Bantwal Town Police Station against the above five under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. Police are likely to arrest the five accused soon.

Sharath Madivala, a 28-year-old RSS activist was stabbed by unidentified miscreants in BC Road on July 4. He breathed his last at a hospital in Mangaluru on July 7.

On July 8 Sangh Parivar activists took the mortal remains of Sharath to his home town Sajipa Munnir in Bantwal taluk through a procession ignoring prohibitory orders. When the procession reached Bantwal, miscreants pelted stones at shops and vehicles.

It is worth mentioning here that several suspected Hindutva activists were caught on camera collecting stones on road during the procession.

Also Read: Cops raid BJP leader’s house over stone pelting during RSS activist’s funeral

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False news.. nobody arrested rss leaders till now.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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