Udupi: A complaint filed by the Congress party alleging that the Udupi Deputy Commissioner (DC) displayed an RSS flag during the Paryaya festival has sparked a major political debate. Reacting to this development, former minister and BJP leader Suresh Kumar has expressed fierce outrage against the Congress.

What did Suresh Kumar say in his Tweet?

Referring to the complaint filed by the Congress committee, Suresh Kumar condemned the party's attitude. He directly criticized them, stating, "This vile 'mindset' is the reason why Congress has completely disappeared from Udupi district". He lashed out, implying that Congress is engaging in unnecessary politics over traditional and religious events.

What is the Complaint About?

The Legal and Human Rights Department of the Udupi District Congress Committee has written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, demanding action against the Deputy Commissioner. Congress alleged that during the Paryaya procession held on January 18th, Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna handed an RSS flag to DC K. Vidyakumari, who then held and displayed it. The Congress unit, led by Harish Shetty, stated in the complaint that this act is a violation of government service rules and goes against the secular principles of the Constitution.

A Platform for Political Conflict

This complaint by Congress has provided a new weapon to the BJP, which is already strong in Udupi district. Suresh Kumar argued that raising such technical issues during an event intertwined with religious sentiments reveals the "anti-culture" mindset of the Congress party.

In conclusion, amidst the celebrations of the Udupi Paryaya festival, this flag controversy has reached a point where there are demands for the DC's suspension or an inquiry. Meanwhile, the BJP’s sharp retort is going viral on social media.