Yatnal asks if Banu Mushtaq’s religious ideology lets Dasara inaugural with prayers to Hindu deity
Bengaluru: MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has taken objection to the selection of award-winning writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara 2025 celebrations, sharing his displeasure on social media.
Yatnal posted on his ‘X’ account on Sunday that while he greatly respected writer and activist Mushtaq, but offering prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the deity of Karnataka as a part of the inauguration of Dasara would be in contrast to the writer’s religious ideology.
“Islam prohibits idol worship and also permits only one god and one holy book. Banu Mushtaq should clarify if she still follows this ideology or if she has accepted that salvation can be attained through multiple ideologies,” he has demanded.
The MLA further stated that, while it would not be acceptable for Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dasara celebrations without such a clarification, there was no objection regarding her participation in the literary and cultural programs during the event, also as a guest during the inaugural program.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
