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.
As speculations swirled around Nitish Kumar's saffron switch before he eventually resigned as chief minister, Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Neeraj Kumar on Sunday shredded bitter ally RJP, saying that the party failed to rein in its leaders from making unsavoury public statements against th
After Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar chief minister, confirming rumours of his exit from the ruling Mahagathbandhan and the INDIA bloc, JD(U) KC Tyagi on Sunday accused the Congress of wanting to steal and appropriate the mantle of leadership of the Opposition alliance.
The CISF's women band was in vibrant Lahariya turbans adorned with saffron hackles and sparkling band instruments, playing the spirited tune of 'Amar Senani'. The band was led by Constable Kashyap Monika Narendra conveying CISF's unwavering commitment to national security.
Former chief minister and Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Thakur, attended the 'Kar Sevak Samman' ceremony and paid tributes to the saffron volunteers 'karsevaks' who lost their lives during the Ram Mandir movement while doing the 'Kar Seva'.
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.