Overview
- The Udupi District Congress Committee has asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order an inquiry and legal action over the deputy commissioner’s conduct on January 18.
- Video from the early-morning Paryaya procession shows BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna handing a saffron flag with ‘Om’ to T K Swaroopa, who then waved it before attendees.
- T K Swaroopa issued a clarification stating she flagged off the event in an official role as Udupi City Municipal Council administrator and urged parties not to politicise the ceremony.
- BJP leaders defended the display as part of longstanding Paryaya traditions and accused Congress of targeting Hindu practices for political reasons.
- No government-initiated disciplinary proceedings have been reported as of Wednesday.