Overview

• He cited a daylight killing near the Dasara Expo Grounds and the rape and murder of a minor by the Exhibition area within 48 hours.
• He argued festival mismanagement denied entry to genuine pass, Gold Card and ticket holders while Congress leaders had access.
• He linked earlier incidents, including a Mumbai Police drug bust and stone‑pelting at a city police station, to a pattern of declining public order.
• He urged immediate announcement of Mysuru City Corporation and other local body polls, saying 43 bodies lack elected representatives and development funds are lapsing.
• He demanded extra patrolling during Dasara and warned of demonstrations if poll dates are not set, with several BJP leaders joining him at the press meet.