Pleas Against Invite To Banu Mushtaq for Mysuru Dasara Dismissed
The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging the state government's decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara.
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HC rejects pleas against Banu Mushtaqs invite to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed the petitions challenging the state governments decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festivities this year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bhakru and Justice C M Joshi declined to entertain four public interest litigations (PIL), including the one Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka HC Rejects Pleas Against Govt's Invite To Banu Mushtaq To Inaugurate Dasara
Karnataka High Court dismissed pleas against inviting Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara. The court remarked that his is a secular state while rejecting petitions.
Karnataka HC rejects pleas against govt invite to writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed petitions against inviting Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival. The court rejected pleas, including one from Pratap Simha, a former BJP MP. The Mysuru administration invited Mushtaq despite objections. Controversy arose from alleged anti-Hindu statements. Critics argued her selection disrespects religious sentiments. Mushtaq claimed her statements were distorted.
Karnataka HC dismisses petitions against nomination of Banu Mushtaq as Dasara chief guest
The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging Banu Mushtaq's selection as Chief Guest for the Mysuru Dasara Festival. Petitioners, including BJP leader Prathap Simha, argued against her non-Hindu faith and alleged anti-Kannada sentiments. The court rejected these claims, emphasizing that a person's faith does not violate constitutional rights and the festival is a secular event.
The petitioners questioned the State Government inviting a person who has no faith in worshipping Hindu gods to inaugurate the Dasara festival, which commences by worshipping a goddess as per Hindu rituals
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Mysuru Dasara inauguration: PILs filed against Banu Mushtaqs invite
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has received three more Public Interest Litigations (PILs) challenging the state governments decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this years Mysuru Dasara. The petitions are yet to be taken up for hearing. Mysuru district administration last week had formally invited Mushtaq, despite objections from some Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday hit out at former BJP MP Pratap Simha for moving the High Court against the state governments invitation to writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dasara festival, calling it an effort to remain politically relevant. Dasara celebration will begin in Mysuru from September 22 and culminate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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BJP leader moves Karnataka HC against govt's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
BJP leader Prathap Simha has petitioned the Karnataka High Court, seeking a stay on the state government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara. Simha alleges the decision was unilateral and disregards stakeholders, citing Mushtaq's past statements perceived as anti-Hindu, potentially disrupting communal harmony. The controversy revolves around respecting religious sentiments and Dasara's traditions.
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Siddaramaiah Defends Inviting Banu Mushtaq to Inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
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Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday, August 31, defended the decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this years Mysuru Dasara, describing the event as a secular and cultural festival for all communities. Dasara is a cultural festival, it is Nada Habba (state festival). There is nothing that it should Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended inviting International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, emphasising it's a secular festival for all communities. He dismissed objections, calling them bigoted and politically motivated, highlighting Dasara's historical inclusivity. Mushtaq clarified her remarks on Kannada, while Siddaramaiah affirmed her respect for the language and her literary contributions.
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