Chamarajanagar: Kannada Chaluvali Party leader Vatal Nagaraj has demanded Laxmi Hebbalakar’s deportation to Maharashtra following her “pro-Maharashtra” statement and speech in Marathi. At the same time, he sought her dismissal from state Women’s Congress chief’s post as well as removal of her name from state voter’s list.

Laxmi Hebbalakar in her speech delivered in Marathi had said, “If Belgaum is ruled by Maharashtra, I will be the first one to hold the Maratha flag and march shouting Jai Maharashtra.”

Holding a responsible position, it is unbecoming of her to issue such an irresponsible statement, said Vatal and added, “a protest will been organised in front of Kittur Rani Chennamma statue at Belagavi by few Kannada outfits on September 2.”

While demanding overall development of Chamarajanagar district, Vatal accompanied by supporters, issued a statement demanding stringent action against state women’s Congress chief.

Following her statement, resentment is growing in the state as many pro-Kannada organisations and outfits attached to political parties have demanded strong action against her.

Protests are been held across the state condemning her statement.