Union minister Pralhad Joshi demands apology from K'taka CM over 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan row

Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Union minister Pralhad Joshi demanded an apology from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for the alleged incident of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans being raised in the Vidhana Soudha after the Rajya Sabha election results. Congress candidates emerged victorious in a closely-fought contest.

Joshi stated in a video message, “I strongly condemn today’s development and urge the police, the Chief Minister and the Home Minister to boot them into prison.” He called for an investigation and arrest of those responsible for the incident. He also emphasized the need for the Chief Minister to apologize for the incident.

Responding to the allegations, Naseer Hussain, one of the Congress candidates, clarified, “My supporters had raised the slogan ‘Naseer Hussain Zindabad’, and not what a section of the media is claiming.” He called for an investigation into the matter, suggesting that it could be a conspiracy in the age of advanced technology.