Mysuru, Sept. 8 -- The City Police have denied permission for two rival rallies that were scheduled to be held from Kurubarahalli Circle to Chamundi Hill tomorrow, citing law and order concerns.

The Mysuru District Unit of Hindu Jagaran Vedike had planned a padayatra at 7.30 am to protest the State Government's alleged anti-Hindu stance, particularly over the invitation extended to veteran Kannada writer and International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Dasara festivities.

The group also linked the march to recent controversies surrounding the Dharmasthala Temple and Chamundi Hill.

In response, the Dalit Mahasabha announced a counter-march in support of Banu Mushtaq, setting the stage for a potential confront...