Outage As Cong Worker Removes Siddaramaiah`s Shoes Holding National Flag During Gandhi Jayanti Event: WATCH

#WATCH | Bengaluru: A Congress worker, with the Tiranga in his hands, removed shoes from the feet of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah earlier today as he arrived to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. A man present at the spot, removed the flag from the worker's… pic.twitter.com/rjT1AJTXsp

During a Gandhi Jayanti event in Bengaluru on October 2, 2024, a controversial incident involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked significant backlash. As Siddaramaiah arrived to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, a Congress worker was seen removing his shoes while holding the Indian national flag, the Tiranga. The video of this moment has been widely circulated, leading to criticism, especially from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused the Congress of disrespecting the national flag and demanded an apology from the Chief Minister and his party. The worker, holding the flag in one hand while removing the shoes, caused an uproar on social media, where users condemned the action as an affront to the nation's pride. BJP leaders, including state president B.Y. Vijayendra, called the incident disrespectful, further fueling political tension in Karnataka. The controversy has raised concerns about the symbolic importance of the national flag and the actions of political figures during solemn events like Gandhi Jayanti. While Siddaramaiah was honoring Gandhi’s values of peace and non-violence, the incident has cast a shadow over the event, leading to a broader debate on leadership and the treatment of national symbols. This incident comes at a time when Siddaramaiah is already facing scrutiny over a separate land allotment case involving his family