The Karnataka government on Thursday announced in the Assembly that the mall in Bengaluru where a farmer was insulted and not allowed entry will be shut for seven days.
Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning Bhyrathi Suresh made the announcement on the floor of the House. “As per the government laws, the GT Mall will be shut for seven days for denying entry to the farmer into the mall,” Minister Suresh stated, The BJP raised the issue reported on Wednesday and demanded strict action against the mall to send a message.
Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka stated that the government should initiate an action without fail. Minister for Social Welfare HC Mahadevappa said that the government will take action after getting the report over the incident. “The dignity and self-respect of a person is of paramount importance. It can’t be compared to anything,” he said.