SIR: Nothing wrong if those who cannot fill forms are helped, says Hariprasad

Justifying the filling of enumeration forms in public places, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad on Tuesday said there was nothing that barred political parties from helping people fill the forms.

“Enumeration forms are being filled in community halls, schools, mandirs and masjids. The Election Commission of India does not bar it. It has set up facilitation desks and help desks. It is our responsibility to help people who cannot fill the forms. Political parties are helping them. There is nothing wrong in it,” he told reporters here after the KPCC general body meeting.

Responding to allegations by the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) that the Congress was helping illegal Bangladeshi migrants, he said Union Home Minister Amit Shah was responsible for such illegal migration.

“Karnataka does not border Bangladesh. If there is illegal migration, who is responsible? Mr. Shah is responsible. He should resign first. Then they can speak about Bangladeshi migrants,” he said.