Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 26 -- 'No objection to Banu Mushtaq inaugurating festivities, but faith in Goddess Chamundeshwari vital'

There is no objection to inviting International Booker Prize-winning writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the upcoming Mysuru Dasara festivities. However, MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has underlined that the inauguration should pay respects to Goddess Chamundeshwari and be conducted in a manner that does not hurt religious sentiments.

Amid mixed reactions over the State Government's decision to invite Banu Mushtaq for the inaugural event, Yaduveer addressed the media at his office in Mysuru on Monday and shared his stance on the issue.

He acknowledged Mushtaq's significant contribution to Kannada liter...