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Security Tightened At Chamarajapet Eidgah Maidan Ahead Of I-Day Flag Hoisting

Bengaluru police have beefed up security at the Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru’s Chamarajpet ahead of Independence Day. Police also held a flag march on Friday and increased the number of police personnel deployed at the controversial site.

On Saturday, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka and Member of Parliament from Bengaluru Central, PC Mohan visited the grounds to inspect the preparations for flag hoisting.

Hindu groups have been asking for permission to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in the Idgah Maidan. 

Police increased security after several organisations sought permission to hoist the national flag on Independence Day.

Congress leader and Chamarajpet MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan had also said that he will be hoisting the national flag on the ground but has protested against permission for any religious festivals to be celebrated. 

Since several groups have sought permission hoisting of the national flag, the Bengaluru police have said that only the state government representatives can hoist the flags and all other groups can take part in the programme.

The Revenue Department has granted permission to the Assistant Commissioner of Bengaluru North to hoist the flag. 

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Rabia Shireen is a Staff Reporter at The Cognate.

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