Namaz at Bengaluru airport: Decoding the political row

A video showing individuals offering Namaz inside the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has recently surfaced, quickly escalating into a notable political controversy. The footage, shared widely across social media platforms, depicts several people engaged in prayer within the airport premises.

Karnataka BJP leader Vijay Prasad spearheaded the BJP's response by sharing the video. In a direct challenge, he questioned the states top leadership, specifically Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state minister Priyank Kharge, asking for their official stance and approval regarding the incident.

Vijay Prasad's social media post explicitly asked how such an activity was allowed to take place within the T2 terminal, which is designated as a high-security zone within an international airport. He further pressed whether the individuals seen in the video had obtained the necessary prior permission to conduct Namaz in such a sensitive area.