Karnataka political leaders blast Thackeray, protests erupt over his statement on border issue
(WorldNews India)

BENGALURU: Protests erupted in parts of on Monday including in the district headquarters city of Belagavi on Monday in a strong condemnation of chief minister 's statement on the sensitive border issue. Political leaders cutting across party lines came down heavily on Thackeray. "There is no question of giving even an inch of land from Karnataka to Maharashtra.He should give up issuing statements just for political reasons," Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa told reporters on Monday. "I am pained at Maharashtra chief ministers remarks that can disturb the prevailing harmonious atmosphere. I expect Shri Uddhav Thackeray, as a true Indian, to show his commitment...