<p> <br />In keeping with its 14-year-old tradition, Avishkara, a progressive cultural forum, had sought permission to utilise the grounds for three days from January 29. <br /><br />However, on Wednesday, the BBMP sent a letter to the forum stating that the permission has been withdrawn as the BJP has organised a function to enable state party president to take over the charge on January 30. <br /><br />The letter said in that programme Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, BJP President Nitin Gadkari and many ministers and leaders are scheduled to participate. <br /><br />The BBMP has offered three other venues for the forum to hold its event, in which 11 prominent troupes have confirmed their participation. <br /><br />S N Swamy, the state committee member of Avishkara, said, “This act of the BBMP is an insult to the artistes of the State. As Avishkara is dedicating Beedhi Natakotsava to the flood-affected people, the BBMP and the BJP should have taken this into consideration," said Swamy.</p>
<p> <br />In keeping with its 14-year-old tradition, Avishkara, a progressive cultural forum, had sought permission to utilise the grounds for three days from January 29. <br /><br />However, on Wednesday, the BBMP sent a letter to the forum stating that the permission has been withdrawn as the BJP has organised a function to enable state party president to take over the charge on January 30. <br /><br />The letter said in that programme Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, BJP President Nitin Gadkari and many ministers and leaders are scheduled to participate. <br /><br />The BBMP has offered three other venues for the forum to hold its event, in which 11 prominent troupes have confirmed their participation. <br /><br />S N Swamy, the state committee member of Avishkara, said, “This act of the BBMP is an insult to the artistes of the State. As Avishkara is dedicating Beedhi Natakotsava to the flood-affected people, the BBMP and the BJP should have taken this into consideration," said Swamy.</p>
