Archive · 16 Sep 2026
BJP Says Ganesh Procession Protest Targeted Police Remarks
The BJP held a protest in T. Narasipur about a Ganesh procession.
Yaduveer Wadiyar said the protest was against a police inspector’s words, not against Muslims.
The inspector had reportedly warned people about bursting crackers near a mosque.
BJP leaders understood this as a restriction on the procession.
District police said there were no restrictions on the route or the festival.
Some BJP leaders were detained and later released.
People also criticized leaders for wearing footwear while carrying Ganesh idols.
Yaduveer said the idols had not been installed and were being carried during a street protest.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said the BJP protest was against a police inspector’s remarks, not Muslims.
The protest followed Inspector Dhananjaya’s reported warning about bursting crackers near a mosque during a Ganesh procession.
The BJP interpreted the remarks as restrictions and demanded the inspector’s suspension, while district police said no route or festival restrictions existed.
BJP leaders, including R. Ashoka and Yaduveer, protested in T. Narasipur and were detained before being released.
Yaduveer said the Ganesh idols carried during the protest had not been installed, so wearing footwear while carrying them was not disrespectful.
- Who
- Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, BJP leaders, and T. Narasipur Police Inspector Dhananjaya were central to the dispute.
- What
- The BJP protested alleged restrictions on a Ganesh procession, while Yaduveer said the protest condemned the inspector’s remarks rather than targeting Muslims.
- When
- The protest took place on Sunday, September 13; Yaduveer made his clarification on Wednesday.
- Where
- T. Narasipur town in Karnataka, including near the T. Narasipur police station and along Link Road.
- Why
- The BJP objected to the inspector’s reported warning about a procession and bursting crackers near a mosque, which it interpreted as a restriction.
BJP and supporters
Police and critics
Meaning of the inspector’s remarks
BJP and supporters
The BJP said the inspector’s reported language amounted to an improper restriction on the Ganesh procession and demanded his suspension.
Police and critics
District police said there were no restrictions on the procession route or festival, and Yaduveer alleged that police defended Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
Target of the protest
BJP and supporters
Yaduveer said the protest was directed at the police inspector’s remarks, not at Muslims or the Muslim community.
Police and critics
Critics portrayed the protest as potentially targeting Muslims, prompting Yaduveer to reject that characterization.
Footwear while carrying idols
BJP and supporters
Yaduveer said the idols had not been installed and that wearing footwear while carrying them during a street protest was not controversial.
Police and critics
Critics objected to BJP leaders wearing shoes and slippers while holding Ganesh idols.
- Protest location
- T. Narasipur town, Karnataka
- Protesting party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Police official named
- T. Narasipur Police Inspector Dhananjaya
- Procession
- Ganesh procession
- BJP demand
- Suspension of the police inspector
- Police position
- District police said there were no restrictions on the procession route or festival
- Detentions
- BJP leaders were detained and later released