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.