'Those who oppose Modi and Shah will have the same fate as that of Gauri Langesh'; Sri Ram Sena leader comes up with controversial statement

BENGALURU: Sri Ram Sena working president Siddalinga Swamy recently landed in a controversy after he stated that those who speak against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will have to face the same fate as that of Gauri Lankesh. The statement was made by Siddalinga at a religious conference in Raichur. It is learnt that the Raichur police have registered a case against Siddalinga.

Earlier, several activists had alleged that the Sangh Parivar was responsible for the murder of journalist-turned-activist Gauri Lankesh. According to them, the recent statement made by Siddalinga clearly shows the Sangh Parivar's involvement in the murder.