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Karnataka CM favours awarding death sentence for rapists

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Press Trust of India Bangalore
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

"I am in favour of death sentence for rapists and enacting a law in this regard," he told reporters on the sidelines of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Karnataka Journalists' Cooperative Society Limited (KJCS) here.

The BJP-ruled government in the state will give all its cooperation for enactment of a legislation for awarding death sentence to rapists, Shettar said.

Addressing the function, Shettar promised to give Rs 10 crore loan for KJCS and another Rs 5 crore for health scheme for KJCS members. "I would try my best to get it done before the budget," he added.

On the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister R Ashok inaugurated KJCS website and new year calender.

Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa showered praise on the contributions made by journalists during Emergency.

  

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First Published: Dec 30 2012 | 2:45 PM IST

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