<p>A telephone conversation, said to be of Executive Officer of Nanjangud Srikanteshwara temple and the person, over BJP state vice president B Y Vijayendra’s visit to the temple, has gone viral.</p>.<p>Vijayendra and his wife visited the temple and offered puja on Tuesday, drawing criticisms. </p>.<p>When the caller asked the officer how could he give permission which is a violation during lockdown, the officer is heard saying “I have done a mistake. Punish me. Do whatever you want. I have another one year of service. I am ready to take voluntary retirement. I faced the same problem in Kukke Subrahmanya Temple also.” </p>.<p>The caller charges him saying, “Being a government official you have violated lockdown norms. Don’t you have sense?” The officer replies, “The couple travelled from other district. Isn’t it a violation? Have you questioned it? Even they (couple) have to understand the situation and Covid norms.” </p>.<p>However, when <span class="italic">DH</span> tried to contact the officer, he was not available for comment.</p>
<p>A telephone conversation, said to be of Executive Officer of Nanjangud Srikanteshwara temple and the person, over BJP state vice president B Y Vijayendra’s visit to the temple, has gone viral.</p>.<p>Vijayendra and his wife visited the temple and offered puja on Tuesday, drawing criticisms. </p>.<p>When the caller asked the officer how could he give permission which is a violation during lockdown, the officer is heard saying “I have done a mistake. Punish me. Do whatever you want. I have another one year of service. I am ready to take voluntary retirement. I faced the same problem in Kukke Subrahmanya Temple also.” </p>.<p>The caller charges him saying, “Being a government official you have violated lockdown norms. Don’t you have sense?” The officer replies, “The couple travelled from other district. Isn’t it a violation? Have you questioned it? Even they (couple) have to understand the situation and Covid norms.” </p>.<p>However, when <span class="italic">DH</span> tried to contact the officer, he was not available for comment.</p>