Protests Erupt Over Stone-Throwing Incident During Bagalkot Shivaji Jayanti Procession

Following a stone-throwing incident during a Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot, protests were held by Hindutva groups in Bagalkot and Hubballi condemning the violence. BJP MLA Arvind Bellad criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government for failing to maintain law and order and accused them of minority appeasement. Protesters demanded stricter action against those involved, including mosque officials, and called for Hindu unity. The State government’s response and communal tensions remain points of contention.