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Karnataka CM's Son Compares RSS to Taliban: Calls for Regulatory Oversight Spark Political Controversy
Oct 13, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah has ignited controversy by comparing the RSS to the Taliban, claiming both organizations impose rigid religious interpretations. The remarks, made during a Taliban official's India visit, have prompted Congress leaders to demand official registration and restrictions on RSS activities, while BJP officials strongly condemn the comparison as an attack on nationalism.
Political Controversy Erupts in Karnataka: BJP Accuses Congress of Protocol Violation Over Quran Recitation at Hubballi Event
Oct 09, 2025 07:22 pm CST
A political dispute has emerged in Karnataka between BJP and Congress regarding a Quran recitation at a Hubballi event on October 5. BJP's Arvind Bellad alleges protocol violations at what he terms a government function, while Congress Minister Santosh Lad counters that it was a party-organized event featuring multiple religious recitations. The controversy surrounds a ceremony where development projects worth Rs 14 crore were announced.