Udupi District Congress to Hold Protest Against MLA Yashpal Suvarna’s Alleged Hate Speech on July 31Udupi: The Udupi District Congress Committee will stage a protest near the Udupi Jatka Stand on July 31, condemning the alleged objectionable remarks made by Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, District Congress Committee President Ashok Kumar Kodavoor announced. Former MP Jayaprakash Hegde said that while every citizen has the democratic right to protest, the language used by MLA Yashpal Suvarna during the demonstration did not befit his office. Hegde further stated that MLA Yashpal Suvarna should introspect over his remarks and that voters should carefully evaluate the conduct and behaviour of their elected representatives. He demanded the immediate arrest of MLA Yashpal Suvarna, alleging that his remarks were capable of inciting unrest. Instead, the MLA is making statements that could create conflict among people and disturb social harmony,” Kanchan alleged.