'Nothing wrong in holding Palestine flag': Karnataka Congress leader

KALABURGI: Karnataka minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan has come out in support of the display of the Palestinian flag during the Milad-ul-Nabi procession. He pointed out that the Central government has expressed its backing for a Palestinian state and made a distinction between holding a flag and shouting slogans in support of other countries.
On Monday, incidents of Palestinian flags being waved were reported during processions in Chitradurga, Davanagere, and Kolar.In Chikkamagaluru, six minors were detained after a video emerged of them riding two-wheelers while holding Palestinian flags.
Khan commented, “Central government itself has given support to Palestine, the Central government has declared that we are supporting Palestine. Just because someone held the flag, the BJP is making it a big issue. If someone says 'jai' (hailing) to another country it is wrong, he is a traitor and should be hanged, but there is nothing wrong in holding a (Palestinian) flag, according to me.”
When speaking to reporters, Khan explained that the flag was displayed due to the declared support for Palestine. He asked why anyone would hold the flag if this were not the case.
Regarding the BJP's allegations of the banned Popular Front of India's (PFI) involvement in violence at Nagamangala in Mandya district, Khan noted that two people from Kerala had been arrested. He added that they are considered locals after residing in Nagamangala for many decades.
Regarding the BJP's claims of the banned Popular Front of India's (PFI) involvement in violence at Nagamangala in Mandya district, Khan acknowledged that two individuals from Kerala had been arrested. He added that they are now considered locals after living in Nagamangala for many years.
“They are local now," Khan stated. "The BJP has no issue. In our country anyone can settle in any state...they are settled here, they have a house, they are locals, Kannadigas now.”
The display of the Palestinian flag has sparked a debate, with authorities taking necessary actions on the ground while political figures express different opinions on the issue.