Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah refuses to accept an image of Raghavendra Swami

Bengaluru – Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has landed in the middle of a major controversy following a viral video that allegedly shows him refusing to accept a photograph of Sri Raghavendra Swamy offered by a devotee. The incident has triggered sharp reactions from devotees and public figures. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms since Monday, shows Siddaramaiah seated in his car outside his residence in Bengaluru, receiving petitions from members of the public. During this interaction, a devotee is seen offering a photograph of Mantralaya Sri Raghavendra Swamy. However, the Chief Minister appears to immediately return the photograph without accepting it, allegedly giving the devotee a stern look. Moments later, another person hands over a book on Chanakya, which Siddaramaiah accepts. This contrast rejecting a religious photograph while accepting a political-philosophical book has become the focal point of the controversy.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah refused a portrait of Raghavendra Swamy given by a visitor.

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Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok has expressed strong anger over this incident.
“Siddaramaiah does not like Hindu gods. He feels happy only when he sees people wearing caps. By celebrating Tipu Sultan’s birth anniversary, communal riots were instigated. He likes giving houses to Muslims in ‘Kogilu Layout’. Hindus should take note of these things and teach Siddaramaiah a lesson,” Ashok said.