Communal Tension in Karnataka’s Mandya District: Flag Controversy Sparks Protests

Communal Tension in Karnataka's Mandya District: Flag Controversy Sparks Protests

VoM News Desk | January 29, 2024 | 09:41 AM IST | India, Karnataka | Follow on Google News

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Communal Tension in Karnataka’s Mandya District: Flag Controversy Sparks Protests

Amidst heightened tension in Karnataka’s Mandya district over the removal of a saffron flag from a 108-foot flagpole in Keragodu village, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) have called for a protest rally. Security has been increased in the district, and Section 144 has been imposed, prohibiting gatherings of four or more people. The controversy revolves around the hoisting of a Hanuman flag instead of the national flag, leading to accusations between political parties, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleging a BJP plot to incite communal riots.

Hoisting the Bhagwa Flag: Controversy Surrounds Village’s Flagpole Request

The village Panchayat’s request to hoist a saffron flag on the flagpole, with an initial mention of religious purposes, has escalated into a political and communal controversy. The Chief Minister criticizes the act as a deliberate violation, while opposition parties accuse the government of appeasement politics. The situation has triggered protests and a war of words between political leaders.

Siddaramaiah Accuses BJP of Plotting Communal Riots: Commits to Pro-Constitutional Stand

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses the BJP and Sangh Parivar of orchestrating the controversy in Mandya, alleging a plot to create communal riots for political gain. He emphasizes his government’s commitment to maintaining peace, asserting a pro-constitutional stand. The political blame game continues, with accusations and counter-accusations regarding the removal of the Hanuman flag.

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