Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41pm on 29 Jan 2024,Monday India
Thousands join BJP and JDS rally in Karnataka's Mandya district protesting the removal of a Hanuman flag. Former CM HD Kumaraswamy participates, criticizing the Congress government. Security heightened with 200 police personnel. Controversy arose after a 108-foot flagpole intended for the national flag displayed Hanuman flag, leading to clashes. Prohibitory orders in place under Section 144. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of political plotting, while BJP's CT Ravi defends hoisting Hanuman flag, calling the government "anti-Hindu." Unrest spreads to Bengaluru; protesters detained. Tensions rise amid political accusations ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
