Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said "descendants" of Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse are disturbing the peace in the State. His comment comes amid a row over the removal of a Hanuman flag.
Massive protests led by opposition parties - BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) - were triggered over the removal of the saffron flag flying from the 108-foot flagstaff at Keragodu village in Mandya district on Monday.
The Karnataka chief minister 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.
"Those disturbing peace are the descendants of Godse. People should live with love and trust for peace in the society. No one should try to inflame communal passions," he added.
He reiterated that the Keragodu Panchayat had granted permission to hoist tricolour or Karnataka flag only and not any religious or political flag.
"Why did they (organisers of the event in Keragodu who hoisted saffron flag) go against their own written submission for permission to conduct the event? It was done to gain political mileage and create unrest in the society," the CM alleged.
(With PTI inputs)
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