Karnataka BJP and Congress Clash Over Savarkar Amid MUDA Allegations

The political tension in Karnataka escalates as BJP's Vijayendra accuses the Congress government of targeting Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to distract from alleged corruption in the MUDA scam. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao claims Savarkar was not anti-cow slaughter, adding fuel to the ideological clash.

The political storm in Karnataka intensifies with BJP President B Y Vijayendra accusing the Congress government of targeting Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Vijayendra alleges this is a strategic distraction tactic to shift the public focus away from corruption scandals, specifically the MUDA scam.

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stirred controversy by stating that Savarkar, referred to as a 'Chitpavan Brahmin,' was a meat-eater and not opposed to cow slaughter, presenting a modernist view of the historical figure. This claim adds another layer to the burgeoning ideological battle between the two parties.

The controversy arises amid serious corruption allegations against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Lokayukta police and the ED have registered cases against him and his wife in the MUDA case concerning the suspicious allotment of sites. This political clash between BJP and Congress signals wider discord in the state's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)