New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has condemned the reported incident of stone pelting during the Ganesh idol immersion procession in Karnataka's Maddur and called for action against those responsible.

Speaking to reporters, she accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of "hurting" the sentiments of Hindus.

"...During the Ganpati celebrations, permissions were not given to hold cultural programmes, play DJ, or take out processions. Yesterday, during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur, people pelted stones. A similar incident happened last year also...The state government is hurting the sentiments of Hindus. I condemn it. Action should be taken against those who pelted stones..." she said.

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