Mysuru Dasara Inauguration: A Test of Secularism

Imagine a big festival in India, like a community party.

This year, a famous writer named Banu Mushtaq, who is Muslim, was asked to start the festival.

Some people got upset, saying it went against their religion.

But the government said it was a state event, not a private religious one.

They believe everyone should be included, no matter their religion.

The court agreed, saying that the festival is a celebration of everyone in the community and secularism, treating all religions fairly, is a very important part of their country's rules.

So, the writer opened the festival to show that all people are welcome.