Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Karnataka HC Upholds Dasara Invitation to Mushtaq
The Karnataka High Court has allowed Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival.
This is despite some people, like former BJP MP Pratap Simha, who didn't want her to do it.
They were concerned about her past comments that they thought were against Hindu culture.
The court listened to their arguments but decided that Mushtaq could still be invited.
The festival starts on September 22nd.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging the invitation of Banu Mushtaq.
Former BJP MP Pratap Simha was among the petitioners.
The Mysuru district administration invited Mushtaq despite objections.
Controversy arose from statements perceived as 'anti-Hindu culture'.
Dasara festivities are scheduled to begin on September 22.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court, Banu Mushtaq, Pratap Simha
- What
- Court upheld invitation of Banu Mushtaq for Dasara inauguration
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Karnataka High Court, Mysuru
- Why
- To address challenges against Mushtaq's invitation
Government & Supporters
Critics
Inauguration
Government & Supporters
The government invited Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the festival.
Critics
Critics objected to Mushtaq's invitation due to her previous statements.
- Event
- Mysuru Dasara
- Inauguration
- Banu Mushtaq
- Court Decision
- Dismissed petitions
- Petitioners
- Former BJP MP Pratap Simha
- Objections
- Statements perceived as 'anti-Hindu'
- Start Date
- September 22
