Karnataka home minister under fire: G Parmeshwara 'attends' ABVP event; critics cite 'soft Hindutva'

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara faces criticism for attending an ABVP event, prompting him to defend his Congress allegiance. He clarified his presence was to honor Rani Abbakka, not endorse the ABVP. Meanwhile, tension grips Maddur after stone-pelting incident during a Ganpati procession, leading to arrests and an FIR against BJP MLC C.T. Ravi for allegedly delivering a provocative speech.

Karnataka home minister under fire: G Parmeshwara 'attends' ABVP event; critics cite 'soft Hindutva'
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara faces criticism for attending an ABVP event, prompting him to defend his Congress allegiance. He clarified his presence was to honor Rani Abbakka, not endorse the ABVP. Meanwhile, tension grips Maddur after stone-pelting incident during a Ganpati procession, leading to arrests and an FIR against BJP MLC C.T. Ravi for allegedly delivering a provocative speech.