Saffron flag hoisted atop the gambling venue in Panaji hurts religious sentiments
Panaji, Goa – Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has submitted a formal complaint to the Panaji Police Station demanding strict legal action against the management of the ‘Big Daddy’ Casino for hoisting a saffron flag atop the casino in the River Mandovi, thereby hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.
> Big Daddy Casino, Mandovi flies Bhagwa Dhwaj – insults Hindu sentiments!
> Bhagwa is sacred symbol of our Dharma, not a decoration for gambling dens. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti files complaint at Panaji Police Station. Strict action under BNS Sec 299 demanded.
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In its complaint, HJS stated that the Hindu community holds a rich religious, spiritual, and cultural tradition, wherein the sacred saffron flag is revered as a symbol of faith and sanctity. Hoisting this holy flag at a venue where gambling takes place has deeply hurt the religious feelings of Hindus.
The complaint further highlights that insulting religious sentiments is a punishable offence under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The deliberate and malicious misuse of the sacred flag renders the offence even more severe. HJS has urged the police administration to initiate swift legal action against the casino management.
