Udupi, Nov 23, 2014: Udupi District in-charge Minister Vinaykumar Sorake got himself entangled in a controversy over a remark targeting Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje.
Sorake who initially was unrelenting to comment when scribes questioned him about the Kiss of Love campaign, later said the CM has already issued a clarification. However, when scribes persisted and drew his attention towards a remark made by Shobha, he only said Shobha seems to be an ‘expert in it.’ However, when scribes wanted an explanation, the minister maintained a silence.
As expected, Sorake’s statement drew flak from the BJP. District BJP Chief Tingale Vikramarjun Hegde lashed out at the Minister for his ‘derogatory’ statement and demanded an apology from the minister. He also alleged that the minister has crossed the limits of decency through his statement.
Shobha slams Sorake for ‘Expert in kissing’ remark
Mangaluru: It seems State Minister for Urban Development Vinay Kumar Sorake has landed himself in a controversy over his remarks against Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje that ‘she is an expert in kissing.’
Shobha who has reacted sharply to the minister’s remarks has at a press meet on November 23, Sunday said that the Congress leaders have proved that they can stoop to any level.
She said the Congress has a history of always trying to curb dissent and referred to the remarks made by leaders like Ugrappa when BJP protested against rising cases of sexual assaults in the state.
On the controversial ’Kiss of Love’ campaign, Shobha said the BJP was strongly against the campaign which was against Indian culture.
She further charged the Congress of trying to divert public attention from vital issues, through such statements.