Udupi DC Faces Alleged Misconduct After Waving RSS Flag at Paryaya Procession

On a Sunday afternoon in Udupi district, the District Commissioner (DC) was photographed waving a saffron flag bearing the initials RSS during the local Paryaya procession, a traditional village fair marking deity worship and communal gatherings.

The Paryaya, a centuries‑old tradition held in various villages, attracts thousands of devotees, and the DC’s action—displaying a political party’s flag—prompted protests from community groups who felt the event was meant to be secular and inclusive. Congress representatives slammed the move as a breach of protocol and an abuse of public office, demanding an investigation into the DC’s conduct.

In response, the Congress party has requested the state government to launch a probe and remove the DC if warranted. The incident has sparked broader debate over the use of political symbols at public events, with local media and residents voicing concerns about the politicisation of cultural traditions. Source: Google News – Udupi District.