A poster of an event showing ‘Bharat Mata’ holding a saffron flag has triggered a massive row at Mangalore University in Karnataka. The Campus Front of India (CFI) and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) have questioned he intent of the event while the ABVP has distanced itself from the matter. According to reports, an ABVP-linked student group has organised a ‘Bharat Mata puja’ at Mangalore University on August 11 to “ignite the spirit of nationalism”. A promotional poster of the event shows Bharat Mata holding up a saffron flag with saffron-coloured ‘Akhand Bharat’ map in the background.