BJP workers detained in Bengaluru ahead of protest rally

Bengaluru Sep 5 (IANS) Around 100 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were detained by the Karnataka Police in the city ahead of the party s "Mangaluru Chalo" rally a party spokesperson on Tuesday said.

"We had given a letter requesting for permission for the bike rally to Mangaluru. But were denied permission stating traffic issues " BJP spokesperson for the state Shantharam told IANS.

"We will continue with the protest rally no-matter-what on September 7 " the spokesperson said.

The state BJP had planned the bike rally and a public meeting to condemn the murders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers in the state.

The Congress-led state government headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had denied permission for the rally saying it would "disturb the peace and communal harmony" in the state.

--IANS
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