Koppal, Aug. 25 -- Karnataka Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA R Ashoka on Monday criticised the Siddaramaiah-led state government, alleging that the Chief Minister had insulted Hindu traditions by allowing writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysore Dasara festival 2025.

Addressing reporters, the BJP leader accused the Congress government of "tarnishing the Hindu religion" and described Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as having a "Tipu mentality".

Speaking to mediapersons, the BJP MLA said, "Dussehra is a festival of Hindus. In Islam, idol worship is forbidden. If Banu Mushtaq does this, her religion will be opposed...Why should those who oppose Hindus worship Chamundeshwari? The Siddaramaiah government is tarnishi...