Flex banners, installed to welcome Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, were damaged by miscreants at Naragalu village, Nagamangala taluk, Mandya district, on Monday.
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Nagamangala (Mandya dist): Tension prevailed for a while at Doddabala village in Nagamangala taluk, Mandya district, as a few miscreants allegedly tore the flex banners having pictures of Congress leaders, installed to welcome Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The CM will visit the village for a temple programme, on April 22.
The miscreants have torn the flex banners. At some places, they have removed the flexes installed from Naragalu village Gate to Shivanahalli. Hundreds of Congress workers gathered to express their outrage. They demanded the police to take action against the miscreants.
Bindiganavile police visited the spot and brought the situation under control. Local Congress leaders have lodged a complaint.
CM to visit today
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will take part in the Jatra Mahotsava of Huchchappaswamy and Hadinalku Koota Beeredevarugalu, that is being conducted after 39 years at Doddabala village of Nagamangala taluk.
Earlier, the jatra was conducted once in 12 years. The festival was stopped after the villagers decided that the jatra should be organised only after construction of a new temple, as it was difficult to provide necessary facilities for the devotees coming from various parts of the state.
Police have made security arrangements. Special pujas and rituals are being conducted as part of the jatra.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Kumara and other officials inspected the village and also the helipad.