BJP protest over police inspector’s remarks on Ganesha procession rocks T. Narsipur; Dalit groups stage counter-protest
In T. Narsipur, members of the BJP rallied after a police inspector’s comments on a Ganesha procession were deemed offensive, demanding action against the officer. Simultaneously, Dalit organisations organized a counter‑demonstration, condemning the procession’s alleged exclusion of lower‑caste participants. Police said they would investigate the remarks and maintain peace.