4Photo© hindustantimes.comBJP questions Karnataka govt after video of namaz in Bengaluru airport goes viral
The Karnataka BJP has criticised the offering of namaz inside the premises of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, raising concerns over security and government bias. Party spokesperson Vijay Prasad questioned how such an activity was permitted in a high-security zone and called for an explanation from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and IT Minister Priyank Kharge.
Sharing a photo and video of the event on Sunday night, Prasad wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Did these individuals obtain prior permission to offer namaz in a high-security airport zone? Why is it that the government objects when the RSS conducts Patha Sanchalana after obtaining due permission, but turns a blind eye to such activities in a restricted public area?”
He further asked, “Does this not pose a serious security concern in such a sensitive zone?”
Speaking to India Today on Monday, Prasad reiterated his objection, saying, “I want to ask the Chief Minister and IT Minister if they approve of the act. These individuals obtained prior approval to offer namaz in a high-security airport zone... Does this not pose a serious security concern? Why these double standards? Is this even acceptable?”