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Work for Hindus who voted for me, not Muslims: BJP-MLA
Jun 07, 2018
07:15 pm
What's the story
A purported video of former Union Minister and Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal instructing corporators to work only for Hindus, who have voted for him, and not for Muslims, has gone viral on social media.
"I had told them to work for Hindus and not Muslims, who have voted for me in Bijapur," MLA Yatnal is purportedly heard saying in the video.
No topi or burkha
People with topi and burkha shouldn't stand beside me: Yatnal
"I had said no to Muslims initially...I had instructed my people that those with topi (cap) and burkha should not come and stand in my office or beside me," Yatnal said.
According to reports, Yatnal made these statements at a function on June 4 in Vijayapura.
Yatnal has served as MP and as Minister of State in the Vajpayee government.
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