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Removal of Ganesha Idol at Bidadi Farmer Protest Site in Karnataka Sparks Controversy
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 01:19 AM
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Authorities removed a Ganesha idol from a farmer protest site in Bidadi, Karnataka, triggering a heated debate among protesters and local residents. The incident has intensified tensions at the ongoing agitation.
On the day of the incident, officials entered the farmer protest site in Bidadi and removed a Ganesha idol that had been placed there by demonstrators. The action took place amid ongoing agitation over agricultural concerns.
The removal prompted immediate objections from those present at the site, who said the move hurt religious feelings and disrupted the peaceful nature of the protest. Demonstrators gathered around the spot, demanding the idol be restored.
Authorities defended the step, stating that it was carried out in accordance with local regulations governing public spaces and protest activities. They urged protesters to maintain calm and continue their agitation through lawful means.
The removal prompted immediate objections from those present at the site, who said the move hurt religious feelings and disrupted the peaceful nature of the protest. Demonstrators gathered around the spot, demanding the idol be restored.
Authorities defended the step, stating that it was carried out in accordance with local regulations governing public spaces and protest activities. They urged protesters to maintain calm and continue their agitation through lawful means.