Tensions gripped Bengaluru as the Karnataka government vetoed processions lamenting the supposed murder of Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei. Home Minister G Parameshwara reiterated that all public outcries must operate solely within legal precincts.
During interactions with journalists, he recognized the anguish of communities holding Khamenei dear. ‘Grief is valid, but unauthorized rallies aren’t. No nod was given, yet one occurred—action is underway,’ Parameshwara affirmed. Strict adherence to court-mandated Freedom Park protests will continue, with prosecutions for violators.
He likened it to past restraint on Rahul Gandhi’s CAA march plans, underscoring impartiality. ‘Law applies to all,’ he declared.
Amid Middle East woes, repatriation advances. ‘Tuesday flights delivered returnees; CM and CS letters propel Centre’s initiatives.’ Embassy teams safeguard the vast Indian diaspora in UAE—over 1 crore strong, from tourists to expats—in perilous straits.
Airport woes compounded the crisis: 34 cancellations till late Wednesday at Kempegowda, slamming Gulf sectors like Doha and Dammam. Airlines are counseling passengers on updates and support.
This resolute stance from Karnataka blends sensitivity to faith with unyielding rule of law, navigating the fallout from distant geopolitical storms.