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Thousands participated in the Ganesh Visarjan event in Maddur under massive security deployment following a stone-pelting incident. Police stationed 500 personnel near the mosque and 2000 across town to prevent further violence. BJP leaders including R. Ashoka and C.T. Ravi delivered fiery speeches criticizing the state government's handling of the situation. The event proceeded without incident despite the tense atmosphere and controversial political statements.

Key Points: Karnataka Ganesh Visarjan Proceeds Under Heavy Security After Stone Pelting

  • 2000 police personnel deployed across Maddur for Ganesh immersion security
  • Stone pelting occurred from mosque during Sunday's procession prompting heightened measures
  • BJP leaders accuse Congress government of favoring one community and failing law and order
  • MLA C.T. Ravi makes controversial threats referencing historical figures and Pakistan
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Thousands join Ganesh Visarjan event in Karnataka's Maddur amid tight security

Thousands join Ganesh immersion in Maddur with 2000 police deployed after mosque stone-pelting incident. BJP leaders issue strong warnings amid tense atmosphere.

"If you challenge us, we will break you. We will ensure your heads are off your bodies. - BJP MLA C.T. Ravi"

Mandya

, Sep 10 (IANS) Thousands of people joined the Ganesh Visarjan event in Maddur town of Mandya district on Wednesday. The Hindu organisations decided to conduct the immersion of 28 Ganesh idols at once, following the stone pelting incident during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Sunday night.

As the accused indulged in stone pelting from the mosque, the procession was carried out in front of it, and the authorities made tight security arrangements in the vicinity of the mosque.

The police department deployed 500 policemen near the mosque and also stationed platoons of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) there. Hundreds of policemen walked along with the Ganesh Visarjan procession to ensure that no untoward incident takes place near the mosque.

In the entire Maddur town, more than 2,000 policemen were deployed to maintain law and order.

BJP leaders addressed the huge gathering before commencing the procession in Maddur. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka stated, "We celebrate the Ganesh festival once a year. We don't celebrate it every day. There is no one to question them about the prayers they offer daily. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in favour of one section, and he should be sent home."

"The Congress-led government is in a coma stage. Law and order in Karnataka have collapsed. The local MLA of Maddur is not present. When he comes, he will head straight to the mosque. The mosque from which stone pelting was done is built on government land. People from different states have gathered here. Today they pelt stones, tomorrow they will throw bombs. There is a Taliban government in the state."

Ashoka further stated, "One has to see the existing situation in this locality of Maddur town. Hindus can't carry dead bodies in a procession, and they can't celebrate festivals. One has to visit this place to know what is happening."

BJP MLA C.T. Ravi stirred controversy by stating, "We didn't spare Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali, and you are nothing. The blood of Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda (freedom fighters) flows in us. If you challenge us, we will break you. We will ensure your heads are off your bodies."

He further issued a controversial statement: "If you love Pakistan, you can take your luggage and leave. We have the capacity to bury those who pelt stones. Islam took birth 1,600 years ago, but Hinduism has existed for tens of thousands of years. Four- and six-year-old kids are spitting on the Ganesh procession. Imagine how the seeds of poison are being sown in their minds."

BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh stated that if the government fails to initiate action against those involved in stone pelting, the people should respond appropriately.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why do politicians always make everything political? Instead of calming tensions, BJP leaders are giving inflammatory speeches. This helps nobody and only creates more division.
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Arjun K
Stone pelting from religious places is completely unacceptable. The government must take strict action against those responsible, regardless of their religion. Law should be equal for all.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Maddur, I appreciate the police presence. The atmosphere has been tense since Sunday. Hope we can return to normalcy soon and live harmoniously as we always have.
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Vikram M
CT Ravi's comments about Tipu Sultan and threatening language are unnecessary. Leaders should promote peace, not violence. We need maturity in politics, not chest-thumping.
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Michael C
The real story here is that thousands celebrated peacefully despite the tensions. That's the India I know and love - where people come together despite differences. Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🐘
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Nisha Z
If the mosque is indeed built on government land as claimed, that should be investigated properly. But mixing land issues with religious celebrations only complicates matters further.

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