Mangaluru: "Since Modi government has held the reigns at center, the attack on Muslims and Dalits are increasing day by day under the guise of cow protection," charged DK Congress Ibrahim Kodaijal.

The Dakshina Kannada district Congress Committee has urged to take stringent action against cow vigilantes who brutally murdered BJP activist Praveen Poojari at Kokkarne two days ago and termed the murder as unlawful, unconstitutional and immoral.

At a press conference at the district Congress office on Saturday in-charge president Kodijal Ibrahim said assaulting people for transporting cattle is against democracy. “Some BJP leaders and those of the Sangh Parivar are delivering provocative speeches at public meetings, which is provoking criminal elements to attack those transporting cattle. Congress condemns it severely. "

"Since Modi has come to power, the attacks by Hindu outfits and political leaders have been accelerating. Praveen was a good social worker and fell victim to such miscreants. Those who murdered Praveen must be brought to justice,” he added.

He also added that peace and integrity is vital for the country's progress and BJP cannot assure it. 

Chief whip of Mahanagar Palika Shashidhar Hegde, Z P member Mamta Gatti, BODA chief L. Rodriguez, Congress leader Padmanabha Naringana, Balraj Rai, Ramanand Poojari, Nazeer Bajal, Luqman were present.