Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a strong stance against the Congress party during a rally in Kurukshetra, Haryana, accusing it of focusing on “appeasement politics”. His comments were directed at a recent incident in Karnataka, where a Ganesh idol was briefly seized by police amidst a protest, which followed an attack on a Ganesh immersion procession.
The Incident in Karnataka
The controversy began when devotees in Nagamangala taluk protested against alleged stone-pelting during a Ganesh immersion procession. The protest was organized by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Ganesh Utsav Committee but was denied permission by the police. Despite the protest being unauthorized, tensions escalated, leading to the police temporarily confiscating the Ganesh idol, which sparked outrage among devotees.
Modi’s Reaction
During his speech, Modi stated:
“Appeasement is the biggest goal for Congress. Today, the situation has become such that even Ganpati is being put behind bars in the Congress-ruled state of Karnataka.”
Modi’s criticism is aimed at Congress’ handling of religious issues and policies in Karnataka, where the incident has fueled broader debates on law enforcement during religious events and political favoritism.
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