Bhardwaj warns action against communal offenders

Bangalore, Jan 26: At the backdrop of the church attacks in the state, Karnataka Governor HR Bhardwaj said on Tuesday, Jan 26 said that government must exercise its constitutional power to act sternly against those who disturb communal peace and harmony.

“I have no doubt that the concerned law enforcing agencies will act with promptitude against the offenders," he said in his Republic Day address, referring to yesterday"s attacks on churches near Mysore and Bhatkal.

Bhadwaj said that a secular, united democratic society where basic freedoms and right to practice their religion was enjoyed by all people irrespective of their religion was the vision of the founding fathers.