"Karnataka govt is committed to protect freedom of expression": CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 15 : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that his government is committed to protecting the freedom of expression adding that an opportunity should be provided to citizens to hold protests in front of the Town Hall in Bengaluru.
Speaking on the occasion of the book launch in honour of writer K Marulasiddappa, Siddaramaiah said, "K Marulasiddappa has a personality with good ideological commitment and humanitarian approach in life. Genuine populist movements that alert the government are vital to society. I support and welcome such protests and movements."
"Government is committed to protecting freedom of expression. Will discuss providing an opportunity to protest and fight in front of the Town Hall with the Advocate General as soon as possible," CM said.
"A stagnant system full of inequality must change. This change is possible only through people's struggles and movements. Therefore, there should be a real populist struggle and protests to warn the government, he added.
Karnataka Chief Minister said that Congress always welcome the struggles made by the protestors.
"It is good as it comes as a warning to society and the government, but our government is committed to the protection of freedom of expression," the Chief Minister said.