Booker prize winner banu mushtaq to inaugurate mysuru dasara amid online backlash

The karnataka government’s decision to have acclaimed writer banu mushtaq inaugurate this year’s world-famous mysuru dasara dasara festive has sparked both celebration and controversy. Chief Minister siddaramaih announced on social media that mushtaq, a booker prize winner for her kannada work Edeya hanategeWill be formally invited by the District Administration to open the state’s flagship Cultural Event.

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Calling Her A “Progressive Thinker” and Someone Deeply Associated with the Kannada and Farmers’ Movements, The Chief Minister said the government was proud to honor her contributions by Placking her Forefront of the Dasara Festivities.

“This time, the world-forward Mysuru Dasara Festival will be inaurated by the Booker Prize Awarde, MS. Banu Mushtaq, Who will be reespectly invited on Behalf of the DISTRICT AdMINISTITION. Banu Mushtaq’s Work, Edeya Hanatege, Has Received The Booker Prize, And It Brings Joy That A Writer from Karnataka has been Honored with this Award. Movement, MS. BANU Mushtaq is also a Progressive Thinker.

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However, the announcing degrew backlash online, with some Social Media users questioning the selection on communal grounds. On saturday, Uudupi District Police Confirmed They Had Registered Two Separate Cases Against Individuals Accused of Posting Provocative and Communal Content Related to MushTaqq to Mushtaqaling to Mushtaq Report by the Indian Express. The posts are reported attempted to stoke Religious Senns, Prompting Swift Police Action under Relevant Sections of the Law.