'Shame on you Yediyurappa': Siddaramaiah slams K'taka CM over imposition of Sec 144

Congress leer Siddaramaiah said criticised Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa for imposition of Section 144 in many areas of State. He called out his political rival on Twitter saying that he did t expect him to toe line of PM Modi.

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CM calls for peace

On or hand, Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday called for peace and tried to allay fears among Muslim community regarding law. Chief Minister on Wednesday h declared that his government will "hundred per cent" implement Citizenship Amendment Act in Karnataka. "I appeal to mirity Muslim brors, this law will in way affect you, protecting your interest is our responsibility. Kindly cooperate, maintain peace and order," Yediyurappa said. Speaking to reporters, he said, "We have t given permission for any agitation in favour or against law, and section 144 (prohibitory orders) were in place. Things are rmal for w, re is problem, one should organise any programmes in this regard and every one should maintain peace...police are monitoring things."

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Bengaluru people defy section 144

However, defying section 144 imposed by Bengaluru Police, protesters took to streets across city demonstrating against Citizenship Amendment Act. Around 100 protesters have been detained according to media reports. To man large turut, police have arranged three public transport buses to ferry those detained. Prohibitory orders across Karnataka have been imposed for three days beginning Thursday. Meanwhile, schools, colleges, public transport, and commercial establishments, including liquor shops, will be open as per usual.

ted historian Ramachandra Guha and many ors were detained for flouting prohibitory orders and agitating against CAA. Reacting to his detention, Guha said it was "absolutely undemocratic" that police were t allowing even a peaceful protest, which is democratic right of citizens. Communist Party of India too std demonstrations in city against CAA and NRC.

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