Overview

• Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikant Reddy led officials to Banu Mushtaq’s Hassan home to present the ceremonial invite with a Mysuru Peta, shawl, bouquet and memento.
• Mushtaq accepted the role and will inaugurate Dasara atop Chamundi Hill on September 22, later thanking Kannadigas for the honor.
• She said she will be abroad for a short trip and will review event details on her return, as the district also invited top state leaders and finalized schedules.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that Dasara is a Nada Habba open to all and cited earlier non-Hindu participants, including poet K. S. Nissar Ahmed.
• BJP leaders continued objections, referencing an old video and seeking her stance on Goddess Chamundeshwari, while one leader alleged the government sought controversy and questioned why translator Deepa Bhasti was not chosen.