Kalladka Bhat doesn't know essence of Hinduism; book him under Goonda Act: Poojary

January 7, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 7: Congress veteran B Janardhan Poojary has said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Kalladka Bhat has been devastating Hindu Dharma through his provocative speeches.

Addressing media persons here on Monday Mr Poojary said that Bhat should be booked under goonda act for spreading communal hatred in the society under the pretext of protecting Hindusim.

Mr Poojary's comment comes after Bhat was booked by Bajpe police for delivering vulgar and provocative speech at a Hindu Sangama at Gurpur.

Stating that Bhat's fake concern about Hindus and Hindu religion during the time of election is not a new phenomenon, Mr Poojary said it is the responsibility of the government to take necessary action against such hate mongers.

He went on to urge the police to take action against the organizers of Hindu Sangam, who not only provided opportunity to Bhat to promote communal hatred but also endorsed him.

“Protecting Hindu religion is the responsibility of each individual including myself. But, we should know that insulting the followers and rituals of other religions is not the proper way to protect Hindusim,” he said adding that Bhat doesn't know the essence of Hinduism, which doesn't promote hatred.

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