Mysore/Mysuru: Responding sharply to derogatory remarks made against him by Maddur MLA K.M. Uday, former MP Prathap Simha hit back, alleging that Uday won his MLA seat by entertaining people with alcohol and card games at a Goa casino. Taking strong exception to Uday’s comments, Simha said, “I did not become an MP by serving…
Bengaluru: On the day that the Karnataka High Court junked pleas filed by three individuals, including former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha, seeking to restrain International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq from inaugurating Dasara, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday lashed out at Prathap Simha, calling him a ‘fool’ for opposing Banu Mushtaq’s selection. Speaking after inaugurating…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has accused Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq of making disparaging remarks about Kannada identity, including symbolic references to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and traditional customs like turmeric and vermilion. Speaking to reporters before his detention during the Chamundi Hill protest, Simha said that the controversy erupted soon after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced…
Dasara inauguration controversy Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has defended his decision to file a High Court petition challenging the inauguration of this year’s Dasara atop Chamundi Hill on Sept. 22 by International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq. Speaking to the media in Mysuru this morning, Simha emphasised that the Naada Habba Dasara is…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the raging controversy over the selection of International Booker Prize winner, Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq, to inaugurate Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara 2025, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has moved High Court (HC) against the State Government’s decision to select Banu Mushtaq. In a writ petition filed today, Simha has made Karnataka Government, Department…
Hubli: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha, in a sarcastic tone, asked whether the Goddess Chamundeshwari, adorned with arishina-kumkuma on her forehead, will be accepting Banu Mushtaq, when it was not possible for her to enter the Mosque. Participating in Ganeshotsava organised at Edgah Grounds here, Simha, who claimed to be having immense respect for Mushtaq,…
Dasara inauguration invitation to Banu Mushtaq is CM’s calculated move to consolidate minority support Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha launched a blistering attack on Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar yesterday, accusing him of misusing religion for political purposes. “We don’t need lessons on religion from someone who tried to turn Shiva’s sacred Hill, Kapali Betta…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has strongly objected to the Karnataka Government’s decision to invite International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year’s Mysuru Dasara festival. Addressing media persons in city yesterday, Simha said that while he deeply admired Mushtaq’s literary achievements, Dasara was not merely a cultural programme but a deeply Hindu…
Former MP Prathap Simha slams Dr. Mahadevapppa, questions why such hatred towards Nalwadi Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has hit back at District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevapppa, remarking, “Go ahead and claim that even Dasara was started by Tipu Sultan — people of Mysuru will be truly enlightened!” Responding to Dr. Mahadevapppa’s recent statement that…
Dr. Yathindra’s Siddaramaiah – Nalwadi Wadiyar comparison Mysuru: Congress leader and MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has triggered controversy by suggesting that his father’s contributions to Mysuru rival — or even surpass — those of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the revered Maharaja of Mysore kingdom. Responding, former MP Prathap Simha launched a blistering…
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