Mukesh Singh from Rajasthan has put up a stall, with a saffron flag planted on top, selling an assortment of items ranging from bangles to utensils on Mangaladevi temple road (or Car Street) for the Navaratri fair in Mangaluru.
“A group of people came on October 17 morning and asked me to display a saffron flag. I agreed,” said Mr. Singh. “But people are not bothered either way and buy what they want.”
He said business was down for all traders, irrespective of the community they belonged to and whether they had a saffron flag fluttering on top or not.