MLCs oppose freeing temples from govt control

A view of proceedings in the Karnataka Legislative Council. Credit: DH Photo/B K Janardhan

Congress MLC Aravind Kumar Arali urged the government to ensure temples in the state, currently regulated by the Muzrai department, remain under government control.

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Pointing out that caste-based discrimination is widely prevalent in many parts of the state, with Dalits being refused entry into temples, he feared that a move to free shrines from the government control would pave way for discriminatory practices. His concern was backed by R B Thimmapur and Hariprasad.

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