The Mahisha Dasara celebration, which had not been allowed atop Chamundi Hills during the just concluded BJP government’s tenure in Karnataka, is expected to be allowed in the coming Dasara season.
Minister for Social Justice H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in charge of Mysuru district, gave an indication to the effect while fielding queries from reporters in Mysuru on Mahisha Dasara celebrations this year.
Mr. Mahadevappa pointed out that the Indian Constitution provided the right to freedom of religious practices and freedom of expression. “Who can curtail the freedom? There is no scope (for curtailment) in the Constitution unless there is a law and order problem or distortion of history,” he said.
