Pralhad Joshi seeks suspension of Mysuru inspector over Ganeshotsava remarks

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has demanded the suspension of a police inspector in Mysuru for allegedly threatening Ganesh Mandal members during a peace committee meeting. The inspector reportedly restricted the procession route to avoid mosques, which Joshi characterized as an act of appeasement politics.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing communal tensions and the debate over police conduct during religious processions in India.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has sought suspension of Mr. Dhananjay, circle inspector from T. Narasipura in Mysuru district, for his alleged intimidating remarks against some Ganesh Mandal members.
During a peace committee meeting , Mr. Dhananjay has threatened young members of Ganesh Mandal with dire consequences if they violated some rules. He said that the Ganesha procession would not be permitted to pass through streets where mosques were located.
He insisted that the procession must not go near mosques under any circumstances, and that activities such as bursting firecrackers, dancing, or shouting slogans in those areas would not be tolerated. He directed that the procession must follow only the route prescribed by the police.
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