BJP urges CM to apologise after party worker seen removing his shoes with national flag in hand
Bengaluru, Oct 2: After a purported video of a Congress worker taking off shoes from the feet of the Karnataka Chief Minister even while holding a tri-colour in hand surfaced online, BJP State President B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday urged Siddaramaiah and the ruling party to apologise to the people for "insulting" the country and the national flag.
The incident took place when the Chief Minister arrived to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
In the video, another man present at the spot was seen taking away the flag from the party worker's hands as he was removing Siddaramaiah's shoes.
Sharing the purported video on 'X', Vijayendra hit out at the Chief Minister.
"India, freed from the jaws of slavery, is today a leading nation in the world. Nationalism, national flag, national devotees are always rubbish for Congress," he said.
"The fact that the Congressmen, who have worshiped slavery, have seen the national flag as a symbol of slavery on Gandhi Jayanti, and that the Chief Minister himself has displayed the flag without objecting to promote it, is an insult to the nation and the national flag. Let the chief minister @siddaramaiah and @INCIndia apologise to Indians immediately," Vijayendra added.
ಗುಲಾಮಗಿರಿಯ ದವಡೆಯಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತವಾದ ಭಾರತ, ಇಂದು ವಿಶ್ವದ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರವಾಗಿದೆ. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಭಕ್ತಿ, ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಧ್ವಜ, ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ಭಕ್ತರು ಎಂದರೆ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್'ಗೆ ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ಕಾಲ ಕಸ.
— Vijayendra Yediyurappa (@BYVijayendra) October 2, 2024
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
