Political Tensions Escalate in Karnataka Following Murder of Congress Corporator's Daughter

The murder of Neha Hiremath has sparked a heated debate between the Congress and BJP, with allegations of 'love jihad' adding to the controversy.

23-year-old Neha Hiremath was stabbed to death by a former classmate in Hubballi, Karnataka, leading to widespread protests and political uproar.
The BJP accuses the Congress-led Karnataka government of failing to maintain law and order, while Congress denies 'love jihad' allegations.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and other BJP leaders suggest the murder reflects broader issues of communal violence and poor governance.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defend the state's law and order, attributing the murder to personal motives.
Protests have erupted across Karnataka, with calls for strict punishment for the accused and accusations of minority appeasement by the state government.