India, April 29 -- The BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress-led Karnataka Government of "openly supporting and eulogising an anti-national" Umar Khalid by allowing an event in Bengaluru linked to him, despite objections being raised by citizens.

The BJP referred to the legal proceedings against Khalid, stating that he has not been granted relief by courts in cases related to the Delhi riots and is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

A day earlier, the Karnataka BJP had petitioned Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh to cancel Tuesday's event linked to Khalid, stating that he is facing serious charges and that glorifying such an individual would amount to encouraging criminal elements. Accord...