<p>Bellary (Karnataka) [India], July 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA B Sriramulu said he would support the agitation over the demand for a separate state for North Karnataka if the "injustice" currently meted out continues.</p><p>Sriramulu, who raised the concern in the state assembly as well, said he would lead the agitation in this regard.</p><p>"If injustice continues, then I will lead this agitation for a separate state for north Karnataka. We are not going to sit with our hands tied," he said.</p><p>The BJP MLA from Molkalmoru also hinted that he would support the bandh called for by some organisations on August 2, demanding a separate state for the region.</p><p>Sriramulu also claimed that the Kumaraswamy government was ignoring North Karnataka and practicing the politics of partiality.</p><p>The growing demand of separate statehood came after leaders accused the ruling coalition of doing injustice to North Karnataka in the same budget. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>
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