Public Courtesy Masks Ongoing Kerala–Karnataka Dispute Over Bengaluru Demolitions
Vijayan defends his critique of the Bengaluru drive as a rights issue that warrants speaking beyond state lines.
Overview
- Siddaramaiah and Vijayan shared a stage and exchanged a handshake at the Sivagiri Pilgrimage in Varkala.
- Vijayan left before Siddaramaiah’s address, citing a scheduled Cabinet meeting and a packed itinerary that included condolence visits.
- Pressed on his comments, Vijayan said he will speak out on demolitions and minority rights regardless of state boundaries.
- Siddaramaiah said 164 sheds in Kogilu near Yelahanka were removed after notices were issued because they stood on government land.
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Vijayan not to interfere, while CPI(M) leaders from Kerala met evicted residents in Bengaluru.