Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Congress Seeks Action Against Udupi DC
The Congress party in Udupi has written to the Chief Minister and other officials asking for action against the local Deputy Commissioner.
They say she showed a flag from a group called RSS during a big religious event.
The Deputy Commissioner says she was just doing her job and not being political.
The Congress party thinks this is not right and wants an investigation.
The BJP says the Congress is being unfair to Hindus.
Congress committee alleges Udupi DC displayed RSS flag during Paryaya procession.
Deputy Commissioner claims her participation was official and not politically motivated.
Congress demands inquiry and legal action for alleged violation of service rules.
Incident occurred during the ceremonial entry of the pontiff in Udupi.
Deputy Commissioner attended events as part of her official duties as municipality administrator.
- Who
- Udupi District Congress Committee and Deputy Commissioner T K Swaroopa
- What
- Allegations of displaying RSS flag during official duties
- When
- January 18
- Where
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Why
- Alleged violation of government service rules and secularism
Congress
BJP
Allegation of Political Motive
Congress
The Congress party alleges that the Deputy Commissioner displayed an RSS flag during an official event, violating service rules and secularism.
BJP
The BJP accuses the Congress government of being anti-Hindu and claims the Deputy Commissioner's actions were not politically motivated.
- Location
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- January 18
- Complainant
- Udupi District Congress Committee
- Respondent
- Deputy Commissioner T K Swaroopa
- Allegation
- Displaying RSS flag during Paryaya procession
- Event
- Biannual ‘Paryayotsava’ procession
- Role of DC
- Administrator of Udupi City Municipal Council
Sources
Udupi: Congress Writes to CM Seeking Action Against DC
‘Don’t Politicise’: Udupi Official Clarifies Saffron Flag Display After Congress Seeks Action
Congress demands action against Udupi DC T K Swaroopa for waving saffron flag, she says no political motive
Udupi: Cong objects to DC waving saffron flag; no political intent in attending event, says official
