The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging Banu Mushtaq’s selection as Chief Guest for the Mysuru Dasara Festival. Petitioners, including BJP leader Prathap Simha, argued against her non-Hindu faith and alleged anti-Kannada sentiments. The court rejected these claims, emphasizing that a person’s faith does not violate constitutional rights and the festival is a secular event.Karnataka HC dismisses petitions against nomination of Banu Mushtaq as dasara chief guest
The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging Banu Mushtaq’s selection as Chief Guest for the Mysuru Dasara Festival. Petitioners, including BJP leader Prathap Simha, argued against her non-Hindu faith and alleged anti-Kannada sentiments. The court rejected these claims, emphasizing that a person’s faith does not violate constitutional rights and the festival is a secular event.
