Mysuru cop's Ganesha procession warning sparks Congress-BJP row
India
A police officer in Mysuru, Karnataka, stirred controversy after warning Ganesha festival organizers not to take their procession past a mosque or burst crackers nearby.
His comments, caught on video, quickly went viral and kicked off a heated debate between the ruling Congress party and the BJP.
BJP says Congress targets Hindu festivals
BJP leaders accused Congress of targeting Hindu festivals, with MP Yaduveer Wadiyar reminding everyone that public roads are for all.
Opposition leader R Ashoka called for the officer's suspension and claimed similar rules only apply near mosques, not other religious sites.
The incident has fueled ongoing arguments about religious processions and community harmony in Karnataka.