BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state government was ready to address the issues of the striking lawyers in Ramanagara if they come to the discussion table, keeping politics aside.
“The lawyers’ strike in Ramanagara is politically motivated. The BJP is trying to capitalise on it for political gains. We are ready to resolve their issues within the legal framework if they come to the discussion table, leaving aside politics”, Shivakumar told reporters at Vidhana Soudha.
Shivakumar also accused the BJP of misleading lawyers and invited them for discussion to resolve issues. “The BJP is misleading lawyers. I am told that H D Kumaraswamy has asked for time to discuss this issue in the House. The Home Minister will respond to it. If they want to indulge in politics, we have no objection. But if they want to resolve their issues, they are welcome to the discussion table”, he said.
Lawyers have been protesting over their demand for suspension of a police sub-inspector who, they said, had “lodged a false FIR” against 40 lawyers. They have also boycotted the court proceedings demanding the suspension of the Ijoor PSI.
“If they discuss the issues with us, we can work towards a resolution. We have respect for lawyers, officials and the public”, Shivakumar said.
Different lawyers’ organisations in the state participated in the protest of the Ramanagara District Bar Association and marched to the District Collector’s office. They formed a human chain at Ijoor Circle over their demand. (ANI)