Designed to collaborate closely with local law enforcement agencies, the task force will have its own operational autonomy to intervene independently against communal activities.
Instead of obliging a fan, Nigam blasted the fan and blamed this kind of tendency for the Pahalgam terror attack, shocking his fans and the general public in Karnataka.
Accordingly, the transport minister directed his department to enforce the ban as ordered by the High Court.
And in a direct attack on its alleged hypocrisy, the Congress leader asserted that the BJP says one thing and does another.
The Pakistani media highlighting his statement that he did not want a war with Pakistan, contrary to the national mood to avenge a spate of terrorist attacks, sparked a controversy with the BJP launching a blistering attack against him.
Earlier in the day, former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah too expressed confidence that the Congress will secure an absolute majority, saying it could get 130-150 seats.
The assembly elections are crucial for BJP and Congress with JD-S also keen to improve its performance.
Voting is being held for 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka with 2,615 candidates in the fray.
Bommai, who is contesting from Shiggaon assembly constituency offered prayers at a Hanuman temple in Hubbali as voting continues in State.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding 19 public meetings and six roadshows while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi camped in the state for 12 days.
