Mysuru (Karnataka), July 11 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Saturday opposed the proposal to include Kambala in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, saying it would dilute the festival’s unique heritage and cultural identity.Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra urged the state government to preserve the sanctity and traditional character of the world-famous Dasara festival.”The sanctity and uniqueness of Mysuru Dasara must be protected. The government should not ta…
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Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said the state government will issue permanent residence certificates to help people participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, dismissing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) criticism as politically motivated. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said the Election Commission requires 13 supporting documents for the SIR process, including proof of whether an applicant res…
Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) The Karnataka government’s proposal to organise the traditional coastal sport Kambala during the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations has sparked a controversy, setting the stage for a confrontation between the state government and the Mysuru royal family. While Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has indicated that the government is considering new cultural programmes as part of the festival, the royal family, BJP leaders and several civil society groups have opposed the…
Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday opposed the Karnataka government’s proposal to include Kambala in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, saying there was no need to alter the traditional character of the world-famous festival.Kambala is a traditional buffalo race festival native to the coastal region of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka.In a statement, Kumaraswamy said Mysuru Dasara has evolved over the years with its …