Hindus and Muslims came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Karnataka’s Mandya, amid the Idgah ground controversy. Meanwhile, Ram Sene chief, Pramod Muthalik, was seen holding posters of Savarkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak during celebrations in Hubbali.
People form Hindu and Muslim communities celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Karnataka’s Mandya.
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- Muslims and Hindus came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Karnataka’s Mandya
- They participated in the pooja and the rituals, amid the Idgah ground dispute
- Meanwhile, Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik was seen holding posters of Savarkar and Tilak in Hubbali
Amid the Idgah ground dispute in Karnataka’s Hubballi and Chamrajpet, people from Muslim and Hindu communities came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Mandya District on Wednesday, August 31. This occurred amid the ongoing Idgah ground dispute.
Members from both communities came together at Beedi Colony to worship Lord Ganesha. Beedi colony is a Muslim majority area, and both communities joined in the celebrations to showcase unity.
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They also participated in the pooja and rituals according to Hindu customs.
VIOLATION BY PRAMOD MUTHALIK, SUPPORTERS
Meanwhile, Sri Ram Sene chief, Pramod Muthalik, and his supporters were seen holding pictures of Savarkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak during the celebrations at Idgah ground in Karnataka’s Hubbali.
The municipal corporation had granted permission to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at Idgah ground. However, there were restrictions on not using any controversial posters.
Despite this, Ram Sene chief, Pramod Muthalik, was seen holding a picture of Savarkar and Balagangadhar Tilak in the Ganesh Chaturthi pandal. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday allowed the celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities at Idgah ground in Karnataka’s Hubbali.
The decision came after the Waqf Board raised objections to the celebration and procession of other religions on their land.
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