Protest in Mandya over Kumaraswamy's remarks against Priyank Kharge

Protest erupted in Mandya on Saturday against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's alleged personal attack on Home Minister Priyank Kharge. The demonstration was organized by Dalit and progressive organizations in the city. Congress workers supported the protests, joining forces with the affected groups. Protesters blocked the old Bengaluru–Mysuru highway and formed a human chain to express their indignation.

Holding posters of Kumaraswamy, they raised slogans against him, criticizing his remarks against the Home Minister. The Congress party's Mandya district president, Kumar Koppa, condemned the Union Minister's comments, urging influential leaders to maintain dignity. The demonstrators warned that an intense agitation would be launched across the state if the criticism towards Kharge persisted.