BJP MLA offers Rs 5L Reward 'Hindu for Marriage with Muslim girl' in Karnataka

Former Karnataka minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bijapur district, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh to any Hindu man marrying a Muslim woman.

“We will continue this campaign to give Rs 5 lakh to Hindu youths who marry Muslim girls,” he said. His statements come days after a 23-year-old Hindu man from the Valmiki community was allegedly murdered by a group of Muslim men for having a relationship with a woman from their



community.

Gavisiddappa Nayak, who was reportedly in love with a Muslim woman, was hacked to death in front of a mosque on August 3 in Koppal.

Following his death, a large demonstration was held on August 11 by members of the Akhila Karnataka Valmiki Nayak Mahasabha demanding strict action against the culprits.

The BJP MLA accused the ruling Congress government of “protecting minorities and supporting ‘love jihad.'” and demanded chief minister Siddaramaiah’s apology.