Amid a controversy over the removal of a saffron flag in the Mandya district, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday accused the BJP leaders and their "masters" in the RSS of placing religion and the party above the nation.
Speaking to reporters on the controversy around Hanuma Dwaja, D K Shivakumar said, "BJP leaders are trying to disturb peace in Mandya for political gains. BJP candidates lost deposit in many of the constituencies in Mandya and hence they are trying to find a political base by joining hands w
"They should have basic common sense. Let them do politics, not take the law into their hands. We respect all religions. We can't allow anyone to take the law into their hands," Shivakumar said speaking to reporters on Monday.
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra blamed the Congress-led state government for a 'deteriorating law and order situation' after controversy erupted after the Mandya district administration allegedly removed a saffron flag hoisted in Keragodu village on Sunday morning.
Scores of BJP workers were seen marching the Krishna Tagore Street in the city carrying saffron flags, chanting "Jai Shree Ram," some of them wearing a saffron shawl.
The Indian community, which turned out in huge numbers for the celebrations, wore traditional Indian attire and were seen holding saffron flags with Shree Ram portraits inscribed on them.
Chandigarh witnesses a surge in demand for Shri Ram and Hanuman saffron flags as excitement builds for Ayodhya's upcoming Pran Pratistha ceremony on January 22.
Ahead of the 3rd opposition meeting, Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday put up saffron flags along with pictures of Uddhav outside the Mumbai airport.