People of two neighbouring states -Maharashtra and Karnataka are at odds today. While the 2 states are identified for sharing boundary and water disputes as effectively, the latest dispute is over bus providers. It unfolded after a bus conductor was assaulted on Friday in Belagavi of Karnataka for not allegedly responding in Marathi to the passengers. The bus providers have been halted between Maharashtra and Karnataka after the incident.
How The Attack Unfolded?
The assault of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) bus conductor was a results of a quarrel between the passengers and him in Marihal, situated in Karnataka’s Belagavi district.
According to reviews, a lady requested the conductor for a ticket in Marathi. Upon stating that he doesn’t perceive Marathi and asking her to talk in Kannada, the lady together with a male pal allegedly beat him up.
After the assault, the state of affairs spiraled uncontrolled when a gaggle stopped the bus and assaulted the conductor once more. While the police have arrested 4 people who have been concerned within the assault, the conductor can also be going through prices beneath the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after the lady filed a criticism in opposition to him stating ‘indecent behaviour’.
Aftermath In Chitradurga
On Saturday, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik mentioned {that a} Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus, which was travelling from Bengaluru to Mumbai, was attacked in Chitradurga round 9:10 pm on Friday as effectively, by pro-Kannada activists.
They additionally blackened the face of driver Bhaskar Jadhav and assaulted him, the minister mentioned.
Belagavi & Its History
Belagavi has been the epicentre of a border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka for many years. While Maharashtra’s declare on Belagavi district and others arises from its Marathi inhabitants density, and its argument that the district’s allocation in Karnataka was mistaken when the state boundaries have been redrawn in 1956.
On the opposite hand, Karnataka has consistently stood in opposition to the notion. Even although the Mahajan Commission, headed by former Chief Justice of India Mehr Chand Mahajan, dominated in opposition to Maharashtra, the state didn’t again down and reached out to the highest courtroom in 2004.
Current Situation
Following the incidents, the bus providers have been placed on maintain between Maharashtra and Karnataka. As per reviews, Sarnaik has then ordered the suspension of the state transport buses to Karnataka.
Further, as per reviews, BJP Karnataka state chief B Y Vijayendra mentioned that those that take pleasure in the advantages of the state however communicate in opposition to Kannada and Karnataka can’t be forgiven.
“Insulting Kannada and Karnataka that too within the state is an unpardonable crime. I noticed the statement of Pro-Kannada organisations. We Kannadigas need to raise our voice against such aggression,” he added.
(With company inputs)
