Despite strong objections, Prakash Rai gets rousing welcome in Udupi
Udupi: Despite strong objections by various associations Prakash Rai arrived to Udupi district on Tuesday, October 10, to receive the ‘Shivarama Karanth Huttura Prashasti given by the Kotatattu Gram Panchayat.
Prakash Rai who arrived from Mangaluru International Airport was welcomed near Padubidri by various associations including the Youth Congress and other like-minded people.
During his visit speaking to the mediapersons Prakash Rai said, “Everyone has the right to protest. I am not affected by their protests. Shivaram Karanth was like a grandfather and was very close to me. I am proud to receive the award in his name.”
Prakash Rai was subjected to public ire after he commented on PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath following Gauri Lankesh’s murder.
For his remarks against PM Narendra Modi, BJP leaders Shobha Karandlaje, Kota Srinivas Poojary and many others, have decided to boycott the award function on Tuesday. The local BJP leaders have threatened to hold a protest at the venue.
He made PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath responsible for the law and order in the state following Gauri Lankesh’s murder and he got his award. In this Karnataka state ” KARMA FALA ” if you talk against BJP will be immediate!!