HUBBALLI: Home minister
Amit Shah
on Wednesday sought to insulate BJP from the
Prajwal scandal
, and said it was the Karnataka govt that allowed a “heinous criminal” to flee the country.
At an election campaign rally in Hubballi, Shah said “BJP will not support such people” and added that it was a law and order issue, which is under the state govt. “The
Congress
govt was aware of the issue but did not initiate any action till Vokkaligas had voted,” Shah said.
“They indulged in politics.”
Responding to Shah’s allegations, Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara insisted there was no question of protecting anyone and said, “No one can be arrested suddenly. Factors such as complaints, evidence etc need be considered. Action will be initiated in accordance with the law.”
