Another controversy has erupted in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district following the Mandya flag dispute. This time, the issue revolves around the removal of a right-wing flag and a board displaying the name of right-wing icon VD Savarkar. The incident took place in Bhatkal’s Tenginagundi, where local BJP workers and panchayat members engaged in a confrontation with panchayat officials.
The workers argued that the name board of VD Savarkar was installed with the panchayat’s approval, and they voiced their opposition to the removal of the flagpole with right-wing flags. However, the officials claimed that no permission was sought from the gram panchayat.
An angry villager questioned the decision to demolish the structures, stating, “Don’t think we are sitting quietly. We have permission. Is it a Pakistan flag that we put up? Who gave you the order to raze this?”
In response to the controversy, the Zilla Panchayat chief, along with senior authorities, decided to issue notices for all such structures built in the area under the panchayat’s jurisdiction. These structures will only be allowed to remain if they possess the necessary permissions from the local administration or local taluks.
If the required documents are not produced within 15 days, the unauthorized structures and nameboards will be dismantled. Ishwar Kumar, the chief of Zilla Parishad, stated, “We have decided to issue notices to all such structures in that panchayat. If they have the necessary permissions from the local administration or local taluks, they will be considered. Otherwise, 15 days’ time will be given to produce documents. If not, unauthorized structures and nameboards will be removed.”
This incident follows the recent controversy surrounding a saffron Hanuman flag in the village of Keragodu and nearby areas of Mandya district. The flag, funded and erected by a local religious organization, was taken down after widespread protests and complaints to the district administration. The removal of the flag sparked a political conflict between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) of HD Kumaraswamy.
As the situation unfolds, the local authorities are working to address these disputes and ensure compliance with the necessary legal requirements for structures and displays in the region.
After a recent controversy surrounding the naming of a board in Karnataka, tensions have risen over the inclusion of VD Savarkar’s name. The decision to name the board after the prominent Indian independence activist and philosopher has sparked a heated debate among politicians and the public. While some argue that Savarkar’s contributions to the freedom struggle should be acknowledged, others believe that his controversial beliefs and actions should disqualify him from such recognition. This dispute highlights the ongoing challenge of honoring historical figures with complex legacies, forcing society to confront the complexities of its past.
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