CM Siddaramaiah says Godse’s ‘descendants’ are disturbing peace

BENGALURU: In the midst of a row over the removal of a Hanuman flag, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said “descendants” of Mahatma Gandhi’s killer Nathuram Godse are disturbing peace in the State.As Mandya witnessed a massive demonstration by the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) to protest the removal of the saffron flag flying from the 108 feet flagstaff at Keragodu village in Mandya district on Monday, Siddaramaiah said the agitation by the opposition was aimed at gaining political mileage.”There are people amongst us who worship Godse though they speak about Mahatma Gandhi as well,” he told reporters after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.When asked about the tension in Mandya, Siddaramaiah said attempts are being made to disturb peace.



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