Karnataka: BJP MLA's Protest Over Quran Recitation Sparks Controversy
Congress leaders in Hubballi have criticized Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Arvind Bellad for leading a "mulla moksha homa" to protest the recitation of Quran at a government event.
The event, held on October 5, was for the foundation stone laying of development projects worth Rs 10 crore under the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation.
- Both Hindu and Islamic prayers were recited at the event, following local customs.
- The Congress party alleged that Bellad distorted facts about the programme to politicize a routine civic function.
The party accused Bellad of trying to stir communal tensions.
Author's summary: BJP MLA's protest sparks controversy in Karnataka.