Flag waved in Bhatkal was not Pakistani flag, does not represent any religion or community: UK SP
Bhatkal: Following the victory of the Congress candidate in the Bhatkal-Honnavar Constituency, supporters gathered at the Bhatkal Shamsuddin Circle with green and saffron flags to celebrate the Congress victory. However, pictures from the spot soon went viral across social media platforms with claims that the people were carrying ‘Muslim flags’ and some even claimed that they were carrying Pakistani flags, which could potentially create a communal divide in the region.
Vishnuvardhana N. IPS, Superintendent of Police Uttara Kannada District, has made it clear that the flag used by the supporters was not a Pakistani flag, and it was, in fact, a religious flag that the individuals used at their own discretion. He also added that no complaint was filed or action was initiated in this regard as the officers on the spot had already confirmed it was not a Pakistani flag.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, SP Vishnuvardhana urged social media users to refrain from spreading rumors and posting sensitive content that could lead to a law and order situation in the region. He said, "It was a religious flag, and it was not a Pakistani flag. We have confirmed it, and we request the social media users not to share any misleading information that could create communal unrest."
Imran Lanka, the Bhatkal Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem’s Political Wing Convener, added that there is nothing called a "Muslim flag" as Islam does not have any official or celebrated flags. He stated that the flag used during the rally of celebration on Saturday was not a Pakistani flag. Only some fringe elements are trying to give a communal twist to the situation by spreading lies.
According to the reports, some of the Muslim supporters had joined the rally carrying green flags to portray unity among the local Hindus and Muslims as the Hindu supporters had brought saffron flags to the rally. This was in fact meant to indicate that the two communities had played an equal role in ensuring the victory of the Congress candidate.
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‘I’ll get impeached if...’: Donald Trump warns Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms
Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned Republican lawmakers that a defeat in the 2026 midterm elections could put his presidency at risk, saying Democrats would move quickly to impeach him if they regain control of Congress.
According to a report published by News18, addressing a retreat of House Republican lawmakers in Washington, Trump urged his party to treat the midterm polls as a political red line, arguing that holding on to Congress is crucial to blocking any impeachment effort.
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“You gotta win the midterms ’cause, if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just gonna be- I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me," Trump said.
“I’ll get impeached," he said.
While a loss in the midterms would not automatically remove Trump from office, it could significantly weaken the Republican Party’s grip on Congress and complicate the passage of his legislative agenda and policy reforms. A Democratic Party majority in the House would also give the opposition the authority to initiate impeachment proceedings.
Midterm elections in the United States are held halfway through a president’s four-year term and take place on Election Day, the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. During the midterms, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for election, along with 33 or 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, depending on the cycle.
In addition to congressional races, 36 gubernatorial elections will be held. While most US states elect governors to four-year terms, Vermont and New Hampshire hold gubernatorial elections every two years, including during midterms.
Midterm elections also include races for state legislatures and municipal offices, such as mayors and local councils, as well as ballot initiatives and referendums, making the midterms a broad test of political power at the federal, state and local levels.
