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Shivakumar Says Chamundi Hill Is Not Exclusive Hindu Property as BJP Mounts Condemnation

The dispute stems from the Karnataka government’s invite to author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara on September 22.

DK Shivakumar was responding to objections raised over the government’s decision to invite Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara.
Shivakumar defends ‘Chamundi Hills not exclusive to Hindus’ remark, says BJP creating row
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Overview

  • On August 26, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Chamundi Hill and the goddess belong to people of all faiths while defending the Dasara invite to writer Banu Mushtaq.
  • He cited interfaith worship and questioned why access to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is not restricted to Hindus, describing the backlash as political.
  • Leader of Opposition R Ashoka insisted the hill is Hindu property and warned of an uprising if traditions are altered.
  • Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar called the site a Shakti Peetha and said the temple was, is, and will remain Hindu property.
  • Banu Mushtaq said viral clips distorted her past remarks as the controversy intensifies ahead of the September 22 Mysuru Dasara inauguration.