Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Dasara Festival: Simha Challenges Mushtaq's Invitation in Court
A political disagreement has sparked over who will start the Mysuru Dasara festival.
The government chose Banu Mushtaq, but Prathap Simha, a former MP, is fighting it.
He filed a court case, arguing that Mushtaq has expressed anti-Hindu views and criticized the Kannada language.
The Chief Minister defends the decision, stating it is for political reasons and that the government will counter Simha's claims in court.
The Deputy Chief Minister believes the BJP is using this to stay relevant.
The festival is a religious and cultural event for Hindus.
Prathap Simha filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court regarding Banu Mushtaq's Dasara invitation.
Simha seeks to withdraw the invitation, citing anti-Hindu and anti-Kannada statements by Mushtaq.
Simha claims the Royal family and Hindu groups oppose the decision.
The Chief Minister stated the government will respond in court.
The Deputy Chief Minister said the BJP is using the issue to stay relevant.
- Who
- Prathap Simha, Karnataka Government, Banu Mushtaq
- What
- Legal challenge to Dasara inauguration choice
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Karnataka High Court, Mysuru
- Why
- To challenge the government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq
Karnataka Government
Critics (Prathap Simha & Others)
Dasara Inauguration
Karnataka Government
Supports Banu Mushtaq's inauguration.
Critics (Prathap Simha & Others)
Opposes Banu Mushtaq's inauguration.
Banu Mushtaq's Views
Karnataka Government
No stance provided.
Critics (Prathap Simha & Others)
Claims Banu Mushtaq has exhibited anti-Hindu and anti-Kannada views.
Political Motivation
Karnataka Government
Accuses critics of political motivations.
Critics (Prathap Simha & Others)
No direct statement on political motivations.
- Event
- Mysuru Dasara
- Inaugurator
- Banu Mushtaq (Invited)
- Opposition
- Prathap Simha, BJP, Hindu Organizations
- Legal Action
- Petition in Karnataka High Court
- Government Response
- Will defend in court
- Key Figures
- Prathap Simha, Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar
Sources
Will Fight Those Against Dasara Invite To Banu Mushtaq Legally: Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah Defends Banu Mushtaq as Dasara Inaugurator
Dasara row: BJP’s Pratap Simha moves Karnataka HC; marches announced for and against invite to Banu Mushtaq