Hanuman Dhawj removal controversy spreads to other parts of Karnataka
After a major controversy erupted over the removal of Hanuman Dhwaj in Keragodu village of Mandya district, Karnataka, Bajrang Dal, and Hindu organizations have launched the Hanuman Dhwaj campaign across the state.
The removal of the Hanuman flag from the 108-feet-tall flag post in Keragodu Village in Mandya district has triggered a row in the state, resulting in a confrontation between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP.
Bajrang Dal said that the campaign will be carried out till February 9 and also gave a call to recite Hanuman Chalisa in front of all the offices of District Commissioners in the state.
K R Sunil, Bajrang Dal Karnataka South Province Coordinator said that the incident of removal of the Hanuman flag in the Mandya district has hurt the religious feelings of Hindus.
“In order to fill the spirit and confidence among the Hindu community the campaign has been launched. We request people to hoist the Hanuman flag atop every house and every temple and Hindu religious centers in the state. On February 9, Hanuman Chalisa will also be recited before all the District Commissioners offices,” he said.
He said that the primary demand is to urge the government to hoist the Hanuman flag in Keragodu village where it was taken down.
“In case the government refuses, the campaign will continue,” he said.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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