Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister lashed out at Kumaraswamy and claimed that he has almost merged his party, Janata Dal Secular, with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He also accused BJP and JD(S) of instigating people of Mandya over the Hanuman flag row.
Mandya (Karnataka), Jan 29 (PTI) The row over removal of a saffron flag bearing Lord Hanuman's image hoisted on a 108-ft tall flag post by the authorities at Keragodu near here intensified on Monday, as villagers and activists continued their protest and demanded that it be reinstated.