Somashekar panel report on church attacks frightening: Justice Sachar

February 12, 2011

Mangalore, February 12: Justice Rajender Sachar has termed the Somashekara Commission of Inquiry's report on chucch attacks as "scary".

Speaking after holding consultation swith some human rights organisations during his visit to the city, Justice Sachar expressed surprise over the panel's inability to identify the people behind the attack on churches.

"Somashekara panel has acknowledged the attacks on churches. Ironically, the panel has failed to pin down the culprits," Sachar, who was the head of the Union government's high-powered committee that looked into the plight of Muslims, remarked.

"The aggrieved parties can now go to High Court and file complaints against the attacks. Only awareness among the people can help ensure delivery of justice." Justice Sachar opined.

When asked if the church attack incidents can be entrusted to the CBI for investigation, Sachar said, the stage government's permission was required to launch such an inquiry.

"Order by a court or Union government's decision are key factors in deciding whether a case can be entrusted to the CBI or not?," he said.

PUCL state president PB D'sa had convened the consultation meeting.

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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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