Silent Sunil: Congress leaders in Karnataka launched a broadside against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after senior party functionaries, including MPs and an MLA, were seen sharing a stage with Sunil Kumar alias Silent Sunil, a history-sheeter absconding since November 23.
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Opposition leader Siddaramaiah said, “Sunil is accused in murder and dacoity cases. BJP leaders talking about morals is nonsense. The crime branch is searching for him. How can the police have the courage to arrest him if MPs and others are with him? BJP says one thing and does something else. Nalapad had a similar case. How many in the BJP have such cases against them?”
Criminal has 15 cases against him
MPs Tejasvi Surya, PC Mohan and BJP leader NR Ramesh were seen sharing the stage with Sunil at a blood donation event in Ramnagara. The criminal has over 15 cases against him. There were rumours that he may contest for the BJP from Chamrajpete.
Meanwhile, BJP MP PC Mohan claimed he was unaware of Sunil being a part of the event. Party MLA Uday Garudachar defended himself by stating that he was not aware of Sunil’s background.
“When I went, no one was there. They all came together for a blood donation camp. I was invited and went and gave a good message. I didn’t drop him in my car, didn’t know who he was. Though I knew Sunil, I didn’t know he was ‘Silent Sunil’. I know him but don’t know his background,” said the MLA.
Home minister says he had no idea
Home minister Araga Jnanendra said, “I have no idea about him. I’ll get the information and update you. I have no information now as I was in my constituency for a program yesterday.”
Congress MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao assailed the BJP MLA’s statement and said that it was laughable.
“It’s laughable when BJP leaders say they didn’t know who he is. He’s the organiser and they went. The police came to arrest him, but they are looking out for him. When the police saw him with BJP leaders, they kept quiet. The home minister says he didn’t know. He’s the most ineffective home minister,” he said .
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