BJP accused of using anti-social elements to communalise Ganesh Utsav
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Political leader DK Shivakumar has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of employing anti-social elements to stir communal tensions during the Ganesh Utsav celebrations. He said the party is attempting to create unrest and that a large conspiracy is underway, urging police to remain alert. The claim follows allegations by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange that BJP workers could incite violence during the September 15 protest. The accusations raise concerns about potential political manipulation of religious festivals. QUOTE: "There is an attempt being made simply to create unrest." — DK Shivakumar
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 17% center, 33% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Shivakumar says no curbs on Ganeshotsava amid BJP charges of police restrictions — The Federal (left-leaning)
- Manoj Jarange Alleges Conspiracy To Kill Him During Mumbai March — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- BJP Using Anti-Social Elements to Communalise Ganesh Utsav: DK Shivakumar — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- ‘Ganesh is not BJP’s property, it belongs to everyone’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar — Deccan Herald (center)
- BJP aiming for major communal flare-up ahead of 2028 Assembly polls, alleges KPCC spokesperson — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- CM alleges conspiracy to disturb peace, says police told to remain alert about BJP using anti-social elements — The Hindu (left-leaning)