Fri May 09 01:05:04 UTC 2025: ## BJP Condemns Karachi Signboard Censorship Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
**Visakhapatnam, May 9, 2025** – Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled over into a local controversy in Visakhapatnam, where BJP leaders have publicly denounced the actions of individuals who covered the word “Karachi” from several shop signboards. The incident occurred at a popular departmental store in Siripuram, where activists obscured the name, reportedly claiming affiliation with the BJP and RSS.
M.M.N. Parasurama Raju, BJP district president of Visakhapatnam, led a delegation to the store, demanding the removal of the covering. Mr. Raju emphasized that neither the BJP nor the RSS condoned such actions, criticizing the targeting of businesses simply because they bore the name of a city that was once part of India. He highlighted the shop’s long history and its contribution as a tax-paying business to the community.
Mr. Raju appealed for calm and urged citizens to refrain from targeting fellow Indians amidst the heightened geopolitical climate. His statement served as a clear rebuke of the individuals involved, stressing the importance of unity during times of national tension.
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