Archive · 6 Sep 2025
BJP Leader Challenges Dasara Festivities' Inauguration
A former BJP politician is trying to stop Banu Mushtaq, an author, from opening the Mysuru Dasara festival.
He filed a case because he thinks Mushtaq has said things that go against Hindu culture.
The politician says her selection ignores the historical traditions.
The festival is starting September 22.
Mushtaq has stated that parts of her old speech were taken out of context.
Prathap Simha, a former BJP MP, filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court.
Simha challenges the state government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dasara festivities.
Concerns raised about Mushtaq's alleged 'anti-Hindu' statements.
Dasara festivities are scheduled to begin on September 22.
Mushtaq claims her statements have been misrepresented.
- Who
- Prathap Simha, a former BJP MP, is challenging the invite.
- What
- Simha is seeking to prevent Banu Mushtaq from inaugurating the Mysuru Dasara.
- When
- The petition was filed on Saturday.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- Simha cites potential disruption of communal harmony due to Mushtaq's alleged anti-Hindu views.
Government/Banu Mushtaq
BJP/Prathap Simha
Inaugural Invitation
Government/Banu Mushtaq
The invite stands, as the government made a decision to invite Banu Mushtaq.
BJP/Prathap Simha
The invitation is inappropriate, given Mushtaq's alleged anti-Hindu sentiments.
Impact on Harmony
Government/Banu Mushtaq
Invitation does not negatively affect religious harmony.
BJP/Prathap Simha
Mushtaq's participation may disrupt communal harmony.
- Event
- Mysuru Dasara
- Inauguration
- September 22
- Challenging Party
- Prathap Simha, Former BJP MP
- Inaugural Invite
- Banu Mushtaq
- Reason for Challenge
- Alleged Anti-Hindu Sentiments
