India News: Protests have intensified in Karnataka's Mandya district over the removal of a saffron flag bearing Lord Hanuman's image. Local authorities replaced the flag with the Tricolour, resulting in outrage from locals and right-wing activists. The situation remains tense, with police maintaining a heavy presence. The flag row has sparked a political controversy, with accusations of appeasement politics and attempts to instigate people ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Although there has been no violence, the incident led to a political confrontation between the Congress government and opposition BJP-JD (Secular), who have joined forces with the protesters | Latest News India
The Mandya district administration held the panchayat development officer of Keragodu responsible for the tension in the village over hoisting of Lord Hanuman flag.
India News: NEW DELHI: Tensions prevailed in Karnataka's Keragodu village on Monday a day after protests erupted over the removal of a saffron Hanuman flag by the.