Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi visited the victim’s residence in Hubballi and urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged love jihad case. Joshi expressed concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for justice to be swiftly delivered to the victim and her family. He criticized the state Congress government for what he perceived as lenient actions that have emboldened anti-social elements.
Joshi demanded strict action against those responsible for circulating the victim’s photos and videos on social media. He instructed police officials to take decisive measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party also raised the issue during bypoll campaigning, highlighting concerns about women’s safety under the current government’s leadership.
Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai echoed these sentiments, calling for the government’s removal to ensure women’s security. He emphasized the need for a functioning system where women feel safe and urged active participation in the election campaign to bring about change. Bommai noted the recurrence of alleged “love jihad” incidents and the communal tensions they have sparked in Hubballi.
