BJP MLA and senior leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal was seen on video calling for the shooting of those who speak against India and the Hindus during a public rally in poll-bounded Karnataka.
“If you speak about our faith or about India or about Hindus, then you will be shot [making hand gesture],” said Yatnal during a public rally in Vijayapura.
In the same rally, the Hindutva politician also claimed that the BJP, if voted to power in Karnataka, would implement the Yogi Adityanath-style of governance.
“Anyone who speaks against India will be encountered. We will stop sending them to jail. Decision will be taken on the road itself,” the BJP leader said.
The genocidal statements by Hindutva politicians have featured prominently in the run-up to the Karnataka polls.
Karnataka goes to polls on May 10, and counting is scheduled for May 13.
