Ballari, DHNS: The Backward Classes Morcha of BJP has condemned the statement of KPCC Working President Dinesh Gundurao, who had exhorted the Kannadigas to beat Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with slippers if he visited the State.
District general secretary of the Morcha, G Shivreddy demanded an apology from Dinesh Gundurao, and warned that if he failed to do so, slippers would be hurled at his house.
Speaking to reporters in Ballari on Sunday, he said, Dinesh Gundurao should not underestimate the strength of the BJP workers.
Questioning the contribution of Dinesh Gundurao to the State, Mr Shivareddy said, Dinesh Gundurao is known only because of his father, former chief minister late R Gundurrao. He went on to warn that if he repeated such statements in the future, the consequences would be severe.
Leaders Ravindra, Srinivas Patil, and Shrikanth were present.
