Koshyari should speak to Karnataka Governor over Belgaum dispute: Sena

The Shiv Sena on November 2 mentioned Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari should speak to his Karnataka counterpart in “strong words” concerning the alleged “atrocities” dedicated in opposition to Marathi-speaking folks in Belgaum district of the southern State.

An editorial in Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ additionally focused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi’s reported comment that Belgaum will proceed to be part of Karnataka until the solar and moon exist.

It mentioned the boundary dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka (over Belgaum and different border areas) is pending earlier than the Supreme Court, which won’t go its judgment whether or not the solar and moon exist within the sky or not.

Maharashtra claims Belgaum, a part of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency however at present a district of Karnataka, on linguistic grounds.

On November 1, Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers sported black ribbons to specific solidarity with Belgaum’s Marathi-speaking folks, who observe the inspiration day of Karnataka on November 1 as “black day“.

The ‘Saamana’ editorial alleged that “brutal attacks” are being made on Marathi folks, language and tradition within the areas involved in Karnataka for the reason that previous 60-odd years, and the commentary of ‘black day’ is a response to that.

It mentioned aside from the Belgaum dispute, the 2 States take pleasure in stronger social, cultural and commerce ties between them in contrast to different states, however the “brutal manner” by which Karnataka has been treating 20 lakh Marathi-speaking folks there causes anger.

“The Governor of Maharashtra should speak to his Karnataka counterpart in strong words about these atrocities.

“At least, he should try to help the Belgaum delegation get the appointment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” it mentioned.

The editorial additional mentioned Ministers like Mr. Savadi should not neglect that lakhs of individuals hailing from Karnataka are doing enterprise and residing fortunately in Maharashtra.

Referring to Maharashtra Ministers sporting black ribbons on November 1, the editorial mentioned had leaders of the BJP and different events within the State joined the protest, it will have highlighted the State’s unity on the problem to Karnataka politicians.

Without naming BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis and Pravin Darekar, it mentioned no less than the leaders of Opposition within the Maharashtra Assembly and Council might have sported black ribbons to honour “sentiments of the people“.

The BJP is in power in Karnataka and if “atrocities” are being dedicated in opposition to Marathi brothers there, then the hearts of the occasion’s leaders in Maharashtra “must soak in tears”, the editorial mentioned.

“Why it did not happen, only they know…it has been published that [Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Dada Patil said Belgaum and other villages of Marathi-speaking people must be incorporated in Maharashtra. Thanking Patil for saying that!” the Sena publication mentioned.