The Chhattisgarh government will think about banning Bajrang Dal if the need arises, said Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday, a day after the Congress in its election manifesto for Karnataka polls promised to take action as per law including banning organisations like the right-wing Hindu outfit and PFI accusing them of spreading hatred.
The manifesto has sparked a strong protest from the Sangh Parivar.
Baghel was talking to reporters after inaugurating the 18th Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress 2023 at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Auditorium.
Responding to a question whether the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh will consider banning the outfit, the CM said, “Bajrangis did create some disturbances here but we controlled them. If required we will think about it (banning it).”
Bajrang Dal has often courted controversies over vigilante action. Bajrang is another name for Lord Hanuman and the outfit's insignia carries the picture of the deity.
Baghel said his party leaders and office-bearers have come up with the manifesto as per problems existing in Karnataka and one cannot link it with every state.