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Karnataka CM orders probe into police blocking Dalit ministers at Mysuru Dasara

D K Shivakumar Mysuru Dasara Karnataka politics Dalit ministers Mysuru Palace

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has ordered an inquiry into an incident during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations where police officers allegedly prevented three Dalit ministers from entering the Nandi Dhwaja puja venue at the Mysuru Palace.

Ministers Shivaraj Tangadagi, PM Narendraswamy, and KS Basavanteppa were reportedly blocked by police personnel during the Jamboo Savari procession on October 21. While video footage shows the confrontation, the Chief Minister intervened personally to facilitate their entry. The opposition BJP and JD(S) have alleged the ministers were targeted due to their Dalit identity.

Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has cautioned against attributing a caste angle to the event, stating that officials were enforcing security and protocol. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has been directed to investigate the matter and identify those responsible for the conduct.

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BJP · D K Shivakumar · D.K. Shivakumar · G Parameshwara · Karnataka Government · Mysuru Palace · Shalini Rajneesh

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The BJP alleged the incident was a targeted action against Dalit ministers. www.thenewsminute.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The ministers denied entry included Shivaraj Tangadagi, P.M. Narendra Swamy, H.C. Balakrishna, and K.S. Basavantappa.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara stated the police were enforcing security and protocol. www.thenewsminute.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh was directed to conduct the investigation and submit a report. www.thenewsminute.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Police officials allegedly denied entry to ministers during the Nandidhwaja Puja in Mysuru on October 21. www.thenewsminute.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ordered an inquiry into the police officials' conduct. www.thenewsminute.com

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Karnataka CM orders probe after police stop three Dalit Ministers at Mysuru Dasara [www.thenewsminute.com]