Karnataka CM Calls for Thorough Investigation and Transparency in Parliament Attack

Belagavi: Describing the incident in Parliament on Wednesday as a lapse in security system, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for a thorough investigation and the disclosure of complete details of the incident to the public.

He remarked that when the security of the nation's Parliament is not ensured, it leads to natural questions about the security of the nation's borders. He stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi bears the responsibility of addressing all these questions.

“Attack on the Parliament building is shocking and disturbing and I condemn this act of violence. It is a relief that all the members of the Parliament are safe. Despite the high security, the occurrence of such an incident is indeed a shocking development. It is clear that this is a lapse in the security system. It is the duty of the Union Government, especially the Home Minister, to carry out a fair investigation and disclose the full details of the incident to the public,” Siddaramaiah said in a press statement.

“If we note that today's attack coincides with the anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Parliament 22 years ago (Dec 13, 2001), suspicions arise that there may be other motives behind this. It is worth noting that even during the 2001 attack, there was an NDA government, led by the BJP, in power. This raises several questions about the country's security,” he said.

Siddaramaiah said that reports are emerging that the youths who attacked the Parliament building today were given passes by Mysuru MP Pratap Simha.

“If these reports are true, then it implies that these youths might have been known to the MP. If they were not acquaintances, then how were passes issued to strangers? It should be noted that even inadvertent acts of negligence are also punishable under the law,” he said.

“The Parliament building, which is the heart of the nation, is provided with more stringent security than any other place or building. Yet, how did these youths manage to enter the Parliament with smoke canisters? Were any insiders involved in this act? Could there be any involvement of external forces behind the youths' actions? When the security of the nation's Parliament is not ensured, questions about the security of the nation's borders naturally arise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi bears the responsibility of answering all these questions,” he added.’