BJP president Amit Shah today accused the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka of trying to divide Hindus and being the "most corrupt" one in the country.
On a two-day visit to the poll-bound state, he said the move to accord religious minority tag to Lingayats and Veerashaiva Linagayats was an attempt to "divide" the Hindus.
"Just ahead of the (assembly) elections in Karnataka, they have tried to divide Lingayats and Veerashaivas, also Lingayats and other communities, by announcing minority status for them," Shah told reporters here.
Questioning the timing of the move, he asked the Siddaramaiah government, "What were you doing for five years?" In 2013, when your own (UPA) government was in power at the Centre, they had rejected it. Why was Siddaramaiah silent then? This is an attempt to divide the Hindus.."
Shah also said the people of Karnataka had understood that "this is the most corrupt government."
Shah said, "We will cook and eat the foodgrains collected from you all. It courses through our veins in the form of blood. It will constantly remind us of our commitment to rid you of stress and work towards your benefit."
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