Row erupts over Professor K S Bhagawan’s ‘anti-Vokkaliga’ remark, several groups stage protest in Mysuru

Several groups in Mysuru Saturday protested against rationalist K S Bhagawan’s alleged recent remark insulting the Vokkaliga community.

They staged a protest outside Bhagawan’s residence in Mysuru’s Kuvempu Nagar. Several BJP and JD(S) leaders have also criticised Bhagawan for his remark.

Bhagawan purportedly made the statement while addressing a Mahisha Dasara event at the Town Hall Friday.

Reacting sharply to Bhagawan’s statement, BJP leader Dr C N Ashwath Narayan said, “The so-called intellectuals should make their agenda clear or admit that they are here to promote anti-Hindu sentiments… While allowing celebrations like Mahisha Utsava, the state government should openly admit that they oppose Goddess Chamundi and festivals like Dasara, Navaratri…”