Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Shivakumar Accuses BJP of Politicizing Dharmasthala Case
The Karnataka government is involved in a dispute concerning allegations of mass graves and associated claims at Dharmasthala.
The Deputy CM accuses the BJP of playing politics by protesting against what they deem as an attack on Hindu temples.
The SIT is investigating the claims, with the complainant stating of forced burials and giving a statement before a magistrate.
BJP is now criticizing the government's handling of the investigation and demanding reports and action against the complainant.
Deputy CM Shivakumar accuses BJP of politicizing Dharmasthala case.
BJP launched a campaign, protesting what they call a smear campaign against Hindu temples.
SIT is probing alleged multiple murders and burials at Dharmasthala over two decades.
A complainant alleges forced burials and gave a statement before a magistrate.
BJP demands an interim report and action against the complainant.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar, BJP, SIT, and an unidentified complainant.
- What
- Political dispute over allegations of multiple murders and burials in Dharmasthala.
- When
- Ongoing investigation, with recent political responses.
- Where
- Dharmasthala, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Disagreement on the handling of the investigation into mass grave allegations.
Government's Position
BJP's Stance
Investigation
Government's Position
Focus on investigation and protecting Dharmasthala's honour.
BJP's Stance
Government is giving into 'anti-Hindu forces'
- Event
- Dharmasthala Mass Grave Allegations
- Key Figures
- DK Shivakumar
- Location
- Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada, India
- Political Parties Involved
- Congress, BJP
- Government Stance
- Supports Investigation
- Allegations
- Multiple murders, rapes, and burials
Sources
With no major progress, search op over ‘secret burials’ in Dharmasthala likely to be called off soon
SIT Search Ends Without Breakthrough in Dharmasthala
Brothers approach SIT with 2012 missing person case from Dharmasthala
Unsolved crimes cast long shadow over pilgrimage centre
Action against misinformation campaigners on Dharmasthala: DKS
Dharmasthala update in Assembly on Monday
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