Questioning Congress leader Rahul Gandhis stand against the night traffic ban on a national highway passing through Bandipur Tiger Reserve in the state, Karnataka Tourism Minister C T Ravi on Thursday alleged the interests of various mafias was more important for the party than the safety and lives of wild animals.
"Congress MP @RahulGandhi wants the National Highway passing through Bandipur Forest to be opened for vehicular traffic even during the night. It is clear that the interests of various Mafias is more important for @INCIndia than the safety and lives of Wild Animals," Ravi tweeted.
Later speaking to reporters here, he said, Gandhi was "playing politics" on the issue and referred to a court order in this regard. It was the responsibility of the state government to protect the wild life.
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa too on Wednesday had said there is court order not to allow vehicles in the night.I cannot violate the court order.
Rahul Gandhi should know about it
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