In a setback to the Congress government, the Legislative Council on Friday rejected amendments to Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997, that sought to provide social security measures to over 40,000 archakas of Muzrai temples in the State, among other changes.
Second setback
The amendment Bill, which saw opposition to a few provisions from the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) members during the debate, was defeated by a voice vote as the combined Opposition commands a majority in the House. This is the second setback for the government in the Budget session as, on Wednesday, the council had referred the Karnaṭaka Souharda Cooperative (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to the House Committee.
