‘Bus stop looks like mosque, will demolish using JCB if it’s not changed’, threatens BJP leader

BENGALURU: A BJP MP in Karnataka has started a controversy over the shape of a bus stop. Pratap Simha, who represents the Mysore-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency alleges that the bus stop looks like a mosque. “I've seen it on social media. The bus stand has two domes, a big one in the middle and a small one beside it. That's a masjid only. I've told engineers 3-4 days’ time is there. If not, I'll only bring JCB and demolish them," he said.

Pratap Simha had made a provocative statement earlier during hijab controversy in Karnataka. He said that students wearing hijab should go to madrassa instead of coming to school. “If you want, you (students) wear a hijab or a burkha or a skull cap or pyjamas. But, don't go to school, go to a madrassa then. Respecting your sentiments, the government has set aside funds for the running of madrassas. You visit them," he had said. Simha also mocked opposition leader by saying that Siddaramaiah can be called as "Sidda'Rahim'aiah".