The Karnataka government on Wednesday informed the legislative assembly that as per the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act 2002, non-Hindus cannot do business in and around the premises of the Hindu religious institutions, Times of India reported.
At the assembly, responding to a question raised during zero hours by Congress MLAs on banners, flyers, and posters being distributed in religious places asking the non-Hindus to vacate the shops and stop doing business outside the temples, law minister J C Madhuswamy justified that there is a law which prevents them from doing so.
“As per rule number 12 under the act, non-Hindus are barred from the premises to do business in and around the premises. However, if it is beyond the Hindu religious area, we will initiate action against those who are putting up these banners and posters,” said Madhuswamy as per the report.
However, Khader and opposition leader Siddaramaiah insisted that the banners and posters are targeting even the roadside vendors who are making an honest living.