Bengaluru, 30 JAN

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said neither Nathuram Godse nor others can kill the values Mahatma Gandhi had left behind.

30 January is Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom day. On this day in 1948, a fanatic person Nathuram Godse shot dead the Father of the Nation, Siddaramaiah told reporters after paying tribute to Gandhi.

“Gandhi was assassinated but his values cannot be killed – neither by Godse nor by others. Even today, his values are relevant in the country and the world. Gandhi's statement that his life is his message holds good even today,” the Chief Minister said.

Regarding people from Belagavi killed in Prayagraj stampede, Siddaramaiah said the Deputy Commissioner will receive the bodies of the deceased persons.

When asked about the talks of eight more persons missing, he said he did not have the information. "I have the information only about four deaths. After receiving the bodies, the district in charge minister will announce the compensation to the families," the Chief Minister said.

Siddaramaiah highlighted Gandhi's teachings on tolerance, unity, and equality, stating, "Mahatma Gandhi always taught tolerance with all religions. We are a country which has unity in diversity which Mahatma Gandhi and Dr BR Ambedkar said in the constitution. No caste or religion is superior or cheap."
The CM then turned to criticise certain political forces, saying, "From the last few years, some anti-constitution, anti-federal system forces are trying to ruin the country. BJP and RSS are making statements that they will make the country one religion, one language, and one culture, which Mahatma Gandhi and Ambedkar opposed."