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Shadow of bulldozers looms on Karnatakas polarised politics #IndiaNEWS #India
Bengaluru: Bulldozer politics of initiating punitive action against rioters and violence-mongers in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi has triggered debates all over the country.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, however, has declared that there is no place for bulldozer politics in Karnataka.
Though for the time being, bulldozer politics doesnt seem to be an issue in Karnataka, experts say that it is going to be a reality soon in the southern state.
Talking to IANS, political analyst Basavaraj Sulibhavi said that the developments such as bulldozer politics could be prevented only if all the forces together put up a cultural fight against it.
But we are seeing no such unity in the opposition. If the BJP retains power in the upcoming Assembly elections in 2023, we could very well see bulldozer politics in the state, he said.
However, it is not so easy for the BJP to implement hardcore Hindutva in Karnataka as it has to face opposition from within the party first. The social fabric of the state is harmonious living. Hindus and Muslims live in harmony despite the state witnessing communal rifts in the recent past.
Former Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa gave a stern warning during the Covid pandemic not to target minorities, especially Muslims, at the height of the controversy surrounding the Tablighi Jamaat. Yediyurappa had even stated that he would not spare those who indulge in creating hatred and initiate legal action, much to the chagrin of the Hindutva forces.
Yediyurappa also made a statement that it wont be possible to win elections in Karnataka only by taking the name of the Prime Minister.
Presently, Bommai is stating that there wouldnt be an Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat model in Karnataka.
The state government had reined in large-scale communal violence which erupted after the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha in Shivamogga and the violence that followed after the posting of objectionable social media posts hurting religious sentiments in Hubballi.
Though invoking of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on the accused was questioned, the ruling BJP government ensured return of normalcy without giving room for further violence.
Talking to IANS, senior BJP leader G. Madhusudhan said that bulldozer politics was practised by the Congress itself in 1975.
Late Sanjay Gandhi, the son of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, carried out bulldozer politics in Turkman Gate, he said.
Actually, the model of bulldozer politics was started by the Congress, Madhusudhan said.
The rioters and violence-mongers, who destroy public property, need to be taught a lesson. Once their property is seized, the people who indulge in violence will realise their mistake, he said.

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