Koppal: Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy created a furore while remarking “Let (prime minister) Modi die if he wants power.”
Rayareddy made the remark on Friday while responding to a question on the removal of red beacons. Stating that the same makes no difference to him the minister added that the Centre should also remove security cover being provided to officials, including Modi to put an end to VIP culture.
When reminded that Modi was facing threat to his life, Rayareddy replied:?“Let him die.” He immediately clarified that he did not mean Modi. Later, the minister said people in power should desist from having a thick security blanket around them. “But it is left to their discretion. The government itself has made rules in this regard. If the rules are changed, they should be complied with.”
The minister said that he does not fear for his life and would go to the extent of refusing even government vehicle. “I am prepared to walk. If necessary, I will travel in my own car. If someone wants to kill me, let it be so. I will not even draw salary,” Rayareddy said.
Meanwhile the state BJP unit has objected to his comments and has demanded that CM Siddaramaiah remove him from the Cabinet.
