Mandya, March 5 -- In a delayed action, the Mandya West Police have arrested an individual on charges of shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan that was chanted in December 2022.

Amid mounting pressure from the BJP regarding the alleged chanting of 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans within the corridors of Vidhana Soudha during the recent victory celebrations of Rajya Sabha member Syed Naseer Hussain, the Congress Government has taken action to arrest the Mandya BJP worker. This move is perceived as an attempt by the Congress to corner the BJP amidst the escalating controversy.

The accused, Dananayakanapura Ravi, purportedly shouted 'Pakistan Zindabad' during a protest by the BJP at Sanjay Circle on Dec. 18, 2022. The demonstration was organised ...