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Shivakumar Stands by 'Chamundi Hill Is for All Faiths' Remark as BJP, Mysuru Royal Scion Push Back

The dispute centers on the state’s choice of author Banu Mushtaq to open Mysuru Dasara on September 22.

While clarifying his remarks later, DK Shivakumar said the essence of his words is that no can say no to worshipping the 'Mother' (Goddess).
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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  • On Wednesday, D.K. Shivakumar reiterated on X that Chamundi Hills welcomes all faiths and that Chamundeshwari belongs to all devotees, accusing the BJP of manufacturing the row.
  • BJP leaders had objected to inviting Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the festival and urged her to affirm devotion to the deity, while Mushtaq said old comments circulating online were selectively distorted.
  • Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and state BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra insisted the hill is Hindu property and warned the Congress against altering temple customs.
  • Mysuru MP and royal scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar called Chamundi Betta a Shakti Peetha and said the temple was, is, and will remain Hindu property.
  • Opposition figures, including Union minister Shobha Karandlaje, alleged the state seeks control of the shrine through a development authority, as Shivakumar countered that the controversy is politically driven.