BSY condemns Kamal Haasan's statement
Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills here, Mr. Yediyurappa said the actor's statement had already been condemned and he also condemned it.
Mr. Yediyurappa said he would not like to speak politics as he had come to a temple to offer prayers.
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