Kumaraswamy Criticizes Karnataka Government for Handling of Ganesh Procession Clashes

JD(S) leader and Union minister H D Kumaraswamy criticized the Karnataka government for its 'failure' in handling clashes during a Ganesh idol immersion procession in Mandya. He accused the ruling Congress of inefficiency and political appeasement, leading to the incident that resulted in several arrests and property damage.

JD(S) leader and Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday criticized the Karnataka government's handling of the clashes during a Ganesh idol immersion procession in his home constituency, Mandya. He attributed the incident to the 'failure' and 'inefficiency' of the current administration.

The incident, which resulted in mobs going on a rampage, reflects poorly on the state government's law and order capabilities. The police have since arrested 52 people and imposed prohibitory orders in Mandya district.

Home Minister G Parameshwara downplayed the incident, calling it a spur-of-the-moment occurrence rather than 'communal violence.' However, Kumaraswamy retorted that there's a pattern of such incidents under the Congress-led government, claiming it favors one community, and urged the administration to safeguard all communities' interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)