Karnataka Congress leader's 'Bangladesh-like fate' warning to Governor sparks row

Ivan's words reflect the culture of Congress and Rahul Gandhi who wants to turn India into Pakistan and Bangladesh

Karnataka Congress leader Ivan D'Souza threatened Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot of facing a "Bangladesh-like fate" if he does not withdraw his order for probe against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Speaking at one such protest in Mangaluru, Member of the Legislative Council Ivan D'Souza said, "If the Governor does not withdraw his order or President does not make him withdraw, then the same fate as Bangladesh where the Prime Minister ran away from the country will be met here in Karnataka where the Governor will run away. Next protest is at the Governor's office," he said.

Reacting to D'Souza's remark, BJP MLA Bharath Shetty said, "Congress MLC Ivan Dsouza has given a hateful and provocative statement against the honourable Governor of Karnataka by stating that Bangladesh type of situation shall be witnessed in Karnataka if the Governor is not sent back."

"Ivan's words reflect the culture of Congress and Rahul Gandhi who wants to turn India into Pakistan and Bangladesh, and who is intolerant against the honourable Governor hailing from Dalit background for acting against corrupt Siddaramiah," he said, tagging Mangaluru Police and urging to seek action against the Congress leader.