Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday mentioned “descendants” of Mahatma Gandhi’s killer Nathuram Godse are disturbing the peace within the State. His remark comes amid a row over the removing of a Hanuman flag.
Massive protests led by opposition events – BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) – have been triggered over the removing of the saffron flag flying from the 108-foot flagstaff at Keragodu village in Mandya district on Monday.
The Karnataka chief minister mentioned the agitation by the opposition was aimed toward gaining political mileage.
“There are people amongst us who worship Godse though they speak about Mahatma Gandhi as well,” he instructed reporters after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his dying anniversary.
When requested concerning the pressure in Mandya, Siddaramaiah mentioned makes an attempt are being made to disturb peace.
“Those disturbing peace are the descendants of Godse. People should live with love and trust for peace in the society. No one should try to inflame communal passions,” he added.
He reiterated that the Keragodu Panchayat had granted permission to hoist tricolour or Karnataka flag solely and never any spiritual or political flag.
“Why did they (organisers of the event in Keragodu who hoisted saffron flag) go against their own written submission for permission to conduct the event? It was done to gain political mileage and create unrest in the society,” the CM alleged.
(With PTI inputs)
