Congress Worker Removes CM Siddaramaiah’s Shoes While Holding National Flag

Bengaluru – A Congress worker stirred controversy during an event in Bengaluru when he was seen removing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s shoes while holding the national flag. The incident occurred in full public view, leading to immediate backlash online.

The worker, a loyal supporter of the Chief Minister, was holding the national flag when he bent down to remove Siddaramaiah’s shoes as the CM prepared to enter a venue. Shortly after, officials on the scene reportedly took the flag away from the Congress worker’s hands.

The act of holding the national flag while performing a menial task sparked outrage on social media, with critics calling the move disrespectful to the symbol of national pride. Several users shared images and videos of the incident, with the hashtag #Bengaluru and #Karnataka trending alongside #Siddaramaiah.

Local Congress leaders defended the worker, stating that the act was a gesture of respect for the Chief Minister and not intended to disrespect the flag. However, opposition parties seized on the moment, accusing the Congress of undermining the dignity of the national flag for political gain.

No formal statement has been made yet by Siddaramaiah or his office regarding the controversy. However, the Congress party is likely to face questions in the coming days as the public reaction to the incident grows.