Karnataka Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy Addresses Violence During Ganpati Procession in Mandya
Following riots that broke out during a Ganpati immersion procession in Nagamangala, Mandya district, Karnataka Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy announced that action will be taken against those responsible, regardless of their community or caste. He emphasized, “We don’t give any importance to any community or caste, whether it’s Hindu or Muslim; action will be taken against those who created such a rift.”
Earlier, Cheluvarayaswamy visited Mandya to inspect the site of the violence. He reported that the situation is now peaceful and that the Revenue Department and Police are assessing the damages. “The situation is peaceful now. Some shops and motorcycles have suffered damage…Several shopkeepers have also filed complaints. The Revenue Department and Police will survey and assess the damage and submit a report by evening today. I will further take the report to the CM so that compensation can be given,” he said.
Mandya District Collector Kumar confirmed that 54 people have been arrested and probationary orders have been imposed, with schools and colleges closed for the day. “The present situation is under control. We have deployed sufficient force and taken all precautionary measures. We have imposed probationary orders and declared a holiday for schools and colleges today. 54 people have been arrested in this incident. We are assessing the damages,” he stated.
Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi explained that the incident began when the Ganapati procession stopped and danced in front of a Dargh for several minutes, leading to a dispute with another group. The police intervened, allowing the procession to continue, but tensions escalated, resulting in stone-pelting and property damage. “During that time many from both sides gathered and threw stones at each other and the police had to interfere again. When the groups were returning, they set shops and bikes on fire,” Baladandi said. Seven bikes and six small shops were burnt, and a total of 15 bikes and a car were slightly damaged.
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Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many cities, including Bengaluru, which is its capital.
Minister -: A Minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the government. They help make important decisions for the state or country.
N Cheluvarayaswamy -: N Cheluvarayaswamy is a politician and a minister in the Karnataka government. He helps manage and make decisions for the state.
Ganpati -: Ganpati, also known as Ganesha, is a popular Hindu god with an elephant head. People celebrate Ganpati festival with processions and immersions of his idols in water.
Procession -: A procession is a group of people moving together in an organized way, often for a celebration or ceremony. In this case, it was for the Ganpati festival.
Mandya -: Mandya is a city in Karnataka, India. It is known for its sugarcane fields and is located near the river Cauvery.
Riots -: Riots are violent disturbances caused by a group of people. They can lead to damage and injuries.
Immersion -: Immersion is the act of putting something into water. During Ganpati festival, idols of Ganesha are immersed in water as part of the celebration.
Community -: A community is a group of people living in the same area or having something in common. In this context, it refers to different groups of people in Mandya.
Stone-pelting -: Stone-pelting means throwing stones at people or property. It is often done during fights or riots and can cause damage and injuries.
Compensation -: Compensation is money or help given to someone who has suffered loss or damage. It helps them recover from the harm they experienced.
